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… hair relaxers, shampoos, conditioners, hair dyes (that contain coal), nail polish, and fragrances. A 25-year-old study suggested that Black women who use “lye-based hair relaxers,” have a higher risk of breast cancer. This is relevant because when Black women are diagnosed with breast cancer, they are 40% more likely to die than White women. “In the Black Women’s Health Study, 95 percent of women reported past or current use of these produ…
Why Do Companies Make Harmful Beauty Products for Black Women?
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Dr. Allison Wiltz
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Aug 29, 2022
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