Higher hazards persist in personal care products marketed to Black women, report reveals

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EDCs, personal care products, toxic chemicalsHigher hazards persist in personal care products marketed to Black women, report reveals

New research from EWG and BLK + GRN finds that personal care products marketed to Black women still contain higher levels of hazardous chemicals compared to products without demographic marketing. While some improvements have been made since EWG’s 2016 report, many hair relaxers, moisturizers, and cosmetics still contain ingredients linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and respiratory issues. This disparity highlights the ongoing need for safer alternatives, greater ingredient transparency, and stronger regulations to protect consumer health. Read the full report here.

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EWG, Kaley Beins, MPH (EWG) Alexa Friedman, Ph.D. (EWG) Hong Lin (EWG) Kristian Edwards, DrPH (BLK + GRN)

Published Feb. 11, 2025

https://www.ewg.org/research/higher-hazards-persist-personal-care-products-marketed-black-women-report-reveals?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=202502PMBWRelease&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cosmetics&emci=8287c159-a2e8-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&emdi=cc78e95f-a2e8-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&ceid=4716216