Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’
Recent studies have revealed that popular hair products, particularly hair extensions and braids, contain toxic chemicals, including known carcinogens. Despite the evidence, regulatory bodies have not taken action to ban these harmful substances. The movement for 'beauty justice' is gaining momentum, advocating for safer beauty products that do not compromise health.
- ▪Recent testing found toxic compounds, including organotins, in hair extensions and braiding products.
- ▪A study by the Silent Spring Institute identified nearly 170 harmful chemicals in 44 hair products.
- ▪The movement for 'beauty justice' aims to empower consumers to use beauty products without exposure to harmful chemicals.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 08:14:00 -0400 |
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Health exclusive Toxic, cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in popular hair products — inside the battle for ‘beauty justice’ By Emma Glassman-Hughes Published May 26, 2026, 8:14 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Around the world, chemicals that once kept barnacles from attaching to the hulls of ships have leached into marine sediments. Animals have suffered brain and immune impairment. Some female mollusks have turned imposex, growing male genitalia. The chemicals did so much damage to aquatic ecosystems that, decades ago, they were banned internationally for marine use. But for hair products? They appear to be fair game.
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