The Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, which are popular among Black women. The proposal comes after mounting evidence of health risks related to these products, including an increased risk of hormone-driven cancers. Critics say the proposed ban does not go far enough, as it focuses only on formaldehyde and not other hazardous chemicals found in hair straighteners. The article also highlights the cultural and societal factors that have led to the widespread use of hair straighteners among Black women and calls for better regulation of these products to protect public health.
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FDA’s Plan to Ban Hair Relaxer Chemical Called Too Little, Too Late
