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When I got my first relaxer at 9, I had no clue it might be harmful for my health. Now, a new study shows chemical hair straighteners may cause uterine cancer.
When I got my first relaxer at 9, I had no clue it might be harmful for my health. Now, a new study shows chemical hair straighteners may cause uterine cancer.
When I got my first relaxer at 9, I had no clue it might be harmful for my health. Now, a new study shows chemical hair straighteners may cause uterine cancer.
Researchers highlighted that this discovery may be particularly problematic for Black women, who are more likely to use hair-straightening chemical products.
Several chemicals that have been found in straighteners (such as parabens, bisphenol A, metals, and formaldehyde) could be contributing to the increased uterine cancer risk observed.