A popular hair-straightening treatment left this stylist with chemical poisoning
Published in: Yahoo Lifestyle When the Brazilian blowout first became a trend, hairstylist Jennifer Arce says she decided to offer the service to her clients. But... Read More
Covid-19: concern over link between disinfectant use and respiratory health
From: Chemical Watch Potential risk to vulnerable populations needs more attention, NGOs say …The US NGO Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) has warned that... Read More
Period underwear may contain troubling chemicals—but the real problem is much bigger
Popular Science by Kate Baggaley … At this point you might be wondering: who’s in charge of monitoring these things and making sure they aren’t dangerous,... Read More
Clorox falls short on chemical safety policies and transparency, non-profit finds
Chemical Watch by Amanda Ulrich …”The lowest mark a company can receive is ‘compliance’ – indicating it does not take further action to restrict or... Read More
Cuomo Signs Bill Making New York The First State To Mandate Ingredient List for Tampons
Forbes by Estrella Jaramillo …”A Bill Long Time In The Making Women’s Voices for the Earth, an advocate group that has been involved with ingredient... Read More
Does pretty hurt? A look at the health risks of hair dyes
WHYY PBS NPR By Steph Yin …Salon workers are one population to look to understand more. They’re the people with the highest exposures, so they... Read More
NY May Require Feminine Hygiene Products to List Ingredients
Associated Press by David Klepper …”The measure, which passed the Legislature last week, aims to inform consumers about allergens, fragrances, synthetic materials and potentially hazardous... Read More
Why smelling good could come with a cost to health
The Guardian by Lauren Zanolli …“There are chemicals in fragrances that do cause [cancer and reproductive effects], we know this from animal studies,” says Alexandra... Read More
US NGO campaigns against nanosilver in menstrual products
Chemical Watch by Vanessa Zainzinger … In a fact sheet released last week, WVE flags that the use of nanosilver as a biocide in “antibacterial”... Read More
Diapers and Pads May Be Leaching Chemicals Into Our Bodies
Sierra Club Magazine by Katie O’Reilly …The findings are triggering broader conversations about societal attitudes toward women’s reproductive health. Alexandra Scranton, director of science and... Read More