FDA Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products on Hold Once Again

• India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• January 24, 2025
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A proposed ban on formaldehyde in chemical hair straightening products -- linked to cancer and other health risks -- has hit a roadblock after an executive order from President Donald Trump paused all new regulations.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has

Who Knew Talk Therapy Could Ease Symptoms of this Skin Problem?

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• January 2, 2025
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Eczema can be maddening, causing thick, scaly patches of dry skin that itch like the devil.

There’s no cure for the skin condition, but a new study shows that self-guided ...

Proposed FDA Rule Targets Asbestos in Talc Cosmetic Products

• India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
• December 27, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a ...

Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• November 19, 2024
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Women who won't leave the house without makeup or a spritz of hairspray may want to think twice about those habits when they're pregnant or breastfeeding.

New research links these and other personal care products, including hair dyes, fragrances, lotions, moisturizers an...

How Common Drugs, Lotions Can Worsen Sunlight's Harm to Your Skin

• Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
• August 10, 2024
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Most folks know that a good sunscreen can guard against the sun's harmful rays, but many might not realize that some medications and creams can undo some of that protection.

“There are multiple reasons we should be mindful of excessive sun exposure aside from skin ...

FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• October 18, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair relaxers over concerns about its link to respiratory problems and certain canc...

Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years

• Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
• July 26, 2023
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Men's use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds.

Overall, the average American adult uses 12 personal care products a day that...

Skin Lightening Products Carry Dangers, But Many Users Are Unaware of Risks: Study

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• July 17, 2023
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Using skin lightening products can be dangerous without a doctor's supervision because they may contain harmful ingredients.

Still, nearly a quarter of people in a recent survey said they used the products not for a medical issue, but for overall skin lightening. It's an...

Beauticians, Hairdressers May Face Higher Odds for Ovarian Cancer

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 11, 2023
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When thinking of people in high-risk jobs, hairdressers and beauticians don't immediately come to mind.

But cosmetologists have a much greater chance of developing ovarian cancer than the average woman, a new study reports.

Specifically, working for a decade or mor...

Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Woman's Fertility?

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• April 28, 2023
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Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study.

Use of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2022
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Women who regularly use chemical hair straighteners may be more prone to developing uterine cancer, a new large government study suggests.

The study, which followed nearly 3...

TikTok 'Slugging' Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease

• Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
• September 13, 2022
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To slug or not to slug? That's the question for millions of TikTok users, who turn to the social media giant for tips and information on what amounts to a DIY skin care phenomenon....

FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin Lightening Creams

• HealthDay Reporter
• By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• September 1, 2022
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Skin lightening products can be dangerous for consumers when they contain harmful ingredients that are illegal for ...

Chemicals Found in Cosmetics, Plastics Linked to Preterm Delivery

• HealthDay Reporter
• By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
• July 14, 2022
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Phthalates, chemicals that are typically used to strengthen plastics, are in millions of products people use ...

FDA Warns 12 Companies About Skin Lightening Products

• HealthDay Reporter
• By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
• April 20, 2022
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Twelve companies have been issued warning letters about selling over-the-counter skin lightening products containing hydroquinone, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.

The products are unapproved drugs that are not recognized as safe and effective, ac...

Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• December 17, 2021
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Pregnant women who use hair dyes or straighteners may have relatively lower levels of pregnancy-supporting hormones, a recent study suggests.

Researchers found that amon...

Using a Hair Removal Gel or Cream? Here's How to Do It Safely

• HealthDay Reporter
• September 19, 2021
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When hair sprouts where you don't want it, you can always shave, but other ways to remove unwanted body hair can last longer.

The downside: Chemical hair removers can cause burning, itching or redness.

"Hair removal creams, lotions and gels are quick and easy to us...

Trying Out a New Skin Care Product? Test It First

• HealthDay Reporter
• August 28, 2021
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You've just bought a new skin care product and you're excited to see how it might transform your look. Instead, you end up with red, itchy or swollen patches because one of the ingredients causes an allergic reaction.

The best way to avoid this problem while trying some...