Tag: Cosmetics and Toiletries

F.D.A. Plans to Ban Hair Straighteners With Formaldehyde

The products, often marketed to Black women, have been linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer.

California’s Ban on Red Food Dye Puts FDA on the Spot

The dye was banned in cosmetics after a study suggested it might be a carcinogen. Yet federal regulations still permit its use in foods, stoking concerns that helped build support for the new state law.

The Honey Pot: What’s Behind the Rise of the New Feminine Care Brand

Brands selling feminine care products have dropped the euphemisms to sell to younger consumers. But are they still capitalizing on old stigmas?