The Beast in Beauty: Toxic Chemicals in Hair Straighteners
Persistent and Pervasive: Feminists Take on Toxics
English - September 30, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDocumentary Society & Culture Science Natural Sciences environmental racism environmental justice activism environmental health intersectionality feminism toxic chemicals environmental policy feminist Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Many hair care products marketed particularly to Black women and girls contain chemicals that are endocrine disruptors and thus may interfere with the body’s hormone system. Some of these chemicals are also known to cause asthma or cancer. In this episode, we explore the chemical and cultural issues around Black hair care and interview scientists and activists who are working to ensure that safer products are available.
TO LEARN MORE:
Links to organizations and resources mentioned in this episode:
Black Women for Wellness Toxic-Free Beauty Pocket Guide
Center for Progressive Reform:
Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
BLK + GRN. An all-natural marketplace powered by Black women Artisans
Dove Crown Research Studies on Hair Discrimination
And a new resource as of October 2022: Non-Toxic Black Beauty Database