Health Hazards of Fragrance in Cleaning Products: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
Physicians for Social Responsibility Environmental Health Policy Institute Alexandra Scranton November 3, 2011 Take a walk down the cleaning aisle in your grocery store, and... Read More
Formaldehyde in Cosmetics: What’s the Verdict?
Women’s Health Lisette Mejia October 3, 2011 It’s no secret that some cosmetics contain chemicals, although recognizing which ones are harmful at what levels may... Read More
Fine or formaldehyde? Brazilian Blowout gets FDA warning
Consumersearch.com Rita Colorito September 21, 2011 Luckily, not all of this fall’s hair trends need sleek straight hair since the popular and pricey salon treatment... Read More
Congress should pass new controls on dangerous chemicals
Billings Gazette Kayla Corcoran September 19, 2011 There are obviously many priority issues Congress will be focusing on in the remainder of the session. An... Read More
Brazilian Hair Treatment Comes Under F.D.A. Fire
New York Times Roni Caryn Rabin September 14, 2011 A popular hair-straightening product called Brazilian Blowout, which has received scrutiny in recent months after tests... Read More
Brazilian Blowout gets blowback from the FDA.
The FDA has sent a warning letter to the makers of Brazilian Blowout confirming that the product is "adulterated" with the liquid form of formaldehyde, "which, under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling," releases dangerous levels of the chemical – a known carcinogen – into the air to be inhaled.
FDA issues warning about brazilian hair straightening.
The Brazilian blowout hair treatment turns frizzy curls into smooth straight tresses. But the FDA says it uses harmful chemicals to get the results.
Brazilian Blowout in FDA crosshairs over cancer risk
CBS News Ryan Jaslow September 8, 2011 Brazilian Blowout, you are officially on notice. The FDA sent a scathing letter to the popular hair-straightening brand,... Read More
FDA: Brazilian Blowout Must Stop Misleading Consumers
Fox News.com September 8, 2011 The notorious hair straightening products company, Brazilian Blowout, has received its first official warning from the Food and Drug Administration... Read More
Bye-Bye Brazilian Blowout? The FDA Issues Ultimatum, Says Product Could Be Seized if Company Doesn’t Lower Formaldehyde Content
Fashionista Blog Cheryl Wischhover September 8, 2011 After months of debate, testing by multiple agencies, and vehement denials and protests from hair straightening company Brazilian... Read More