Toxic Braids: What Every Black Woman Needs to Know
from Black Women’s Health with Dr. Rahman Hosted by Dr. Rahman
What's really in the braiding hair we use- and what does it mean for our health? In this urgent and eye-opening episdoe of the Black Women's Podcast, Dr. Rahman speaks with Dr. James E. Rogers, the lead scientist at Consumer Reports, who oversaw the recent investigation into synthetic braiding hair - and what he found may shock you. 100% of the samples tested contained concerning chemicals- including some linked to cancer, hormone disruption and reproductive harm. For millions of Black women and girls who wear braids for weeks at a time, this is more than a beauty issue - it's a health issue. In this episode, we discuss: What synthetic braiding hair is made of The chemical found in the recent Consumer Reports testing What you can do right now to reduce your risk and to advocate for change Take Action: Sign the PETITION for safer synthetic hair Visit doctorrahman.com Learn more from Consumer Reports
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