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Do “Beauty Boosters” Like Collagen and Biotin Really Work?
The beauty supplement business is booming, but is there any real science behind the promises of healthier skin, hair, and. nails?
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FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair relaxers over concerns about its link to respiratory problems and certain canc...
Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2023
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Men's use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds.
Overall, the average American adult uses 12 personal care products a day that...
Skin Lightening Products Carry Dangers, But Many Users Are Unaware of Risks: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2023
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Using skin lightening products can be dangerous without a doctor's supervision because they may contain harmful ingredients.
Still, nearly a quarter of people in a recent survey said they used the products not for a medical issue, but for overall skin lightening. It's an...
Beauticians, Hairdressers May Face Higher Odds for Ovarian Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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When thinking of people in high-risk jobs, hairdressers and beauticians don't immediately come to mind.
But cosmetologists have a much greater chance of developing ovarian cancer than the average woman, a new study reports.
Specifically, working for a decade or mor...
Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Woman's Fertility?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2023
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Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study.
Use of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2022
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Women who regularly use chemical hair straighteners may be more prone to developing uterine cancer, a new large government study suggests.
The study, which followed nearly 3...
TikTok 'Slugging' Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2022
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To slug or not to slug? That's the question for millions of TikTok users, who turn to the social media giant for tips and information on what amounts to a DIY skin care phenomenon....
FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin Lightening Creams
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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Skin lightening products can be dangerous for consumers when they contain harmful ingredients that are illegal for ...
Chemicals Found in Cosmetics, Plastics Linked to Preterm Delivery
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2022
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Phthalates, chemicals that are typically used to strengthen plastics, are in millions of products people use ...
FDA Warns 12 Companies About Skin Lightening Products
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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Twelve companies have been issued warning letters about selling over-the-counter skin lightening products containing hydroquinone, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.
The products are unapproved drugs that are not recognized as safe and effective, ac...
Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2021
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Pregnant women who use hair dyes or straighteners may have relatively lower levels of pregnancy-supporting hormones, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that amon...
Using a Hair Removal Gel or Cream? Here's How to Do It Safely
- September 19, 2021
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When hair sprouts where you don't want it, you can always shave, but other ways to remove unwanted body hair can last longer.
The downside: Chemical hair removers can cause burning, itching or redness.
"Hair removal creams, lotions and gels are quick and easy to us...
Trying Out a New Skin Care Product? Test It First
- August 28, 2021
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You've just bought a new skin care product and you're excited to see how it might transform your look. Instead, you end up with red, itchy or swollen patches because one of the ingredients causes an allergic reaction.
The best way to avoid this problem while trying some...
Dyeing Your Hair? Beware Chemical Burns
- Robert Preidt
- June 25, 2021
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Nothing can perk up your appearance like a new cut and color, but failure to take proper precautions when having your hair dyed could result in chemical burns on your scalp, an expert warns.
"We usually see this injury around prom season and into summer," said Dr. Nneka ...
Are Women Absorbing Toxins From Their Makeup?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2021
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A polished, perfectly put-together face can be a huge boost to your confidence, but a new study shows that many of the cosmetics that help achieve that look might also be harmful to your health.
In the United States and Canada, plenty of beauty products appear to contain...
Moderate Use of Hair Relaxers Won't Raise Black Women's Cancer Risk: Study
- Robert Preidt
- May 26, 2021
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Moderate use of hair relaxers doesn't increase a Black woman's risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.
"While there is biologic plausibility that exposure to some components contained in hair relaxers might increase breast cancer risk, the evidence from epidemio...
Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Prompts FDA Warning
- Robert Preidt
- March 5, 2021
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You might decide your frizzy locks aren't so bad after all, given a new warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that most hair straightening/smoothing products release formaldehyde gas, a human carcinogen.
Being exposed to formaldehyde for longer periods of ti...
Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study
- Cara Murez
- November 30, 2020
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Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos.
Environmental Working Group (EWG) -- an American advocacy nonprofit that commissioned the tests and did the analysis -- said methods used by the cosmetics industry to screen talc su...
Mom-to-Be's Cosmetics Chemicals Could Lead to Heavier Baby
- Amy Norton
- February 11, 2020
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When pregnant women use cosmetics containing parabens, their children may have a greater likelihood of becoming overweight, a new study suggests.
Parabens are chemicals that have long been used as a preservative in cosmetics and body care products. A number of studie...
Large Study Shows No Strong Link Between Baby Powder, Ovarian Cancer
- Serena Gordon
- January 7, 2020
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There's been a longstanding debate -- and a slew of lawsuits -- over whether baby powder containing talc plays any role in the development of some cancers.
A large new study isn't likely to settle the controversy any time soon.
The latest research included ...
Victoria's Secret Models Are Skinnier Now, as Average Woman's Waistline Widens
- Steven Reinberg
- January 6, 2020
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For the average American woman, it's now tougher than ever before to match the "ideal" beauty set by supermodels, new research shows.
Even as the average dress size for a U.S. woman rises, the measurements of the average Victoria's Secret model have shrunk, according...
Ever Get a Rash from Your Skin Cream or Makeup? Here's Why
- Steven Reinberg
- January 3, 2020
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Skin creams and cosmetics can sometimes produce rashes instead of a beautiful complexion, but why has been a mystery until now.
A new study suggests that some chemicals in these products remove natural fats in skin cells, which might be why they trigger allergic reac...
Skin-Lightening Cream Could Cause Nerve Damage, CDC Report Warns
- Robert Preidt
- December 24, 2019
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A skin-lightening cream from Mexico that contained toxic mercury left a California woman with significant central nervous system damage, doctors report in a case study.
Many weeks after her initial hospitalization, the woman requires "ongoing tube feeding for nutriti...
Are Superbugs Making Themselves at Home in Your Makeup Bag?
- Robert Preidt
- December 10, 2019
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Makeup is a daily staple for most women, but new research finds that 9 of 10 beauty products may harbor superbugs after they're opened.
Beauty blenders (sponges used to apply foundation or other products to the face), mascara and lip gloss get contaminated with antib...
What to Do If You Have a Bad Reaction to Cosmetics
- Len Canter
- October 21, 2019
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One consequence of the government's limited role in regulating cosmetics is that questionable products may stay on store shelves and e-commerce sites despite complaints. Even when consumers report problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can't issue a recall -- it can o...
Mercury in Creams, Feces in Cosmetics: Beware Bargain Beauty Products
- Serena Gordon
- October 18, 2019
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Stocking up on the latest beauty products can be costly. Is it possible to save money and still put your best face forward?
You may luck out and find things on sale at reputable retailers. But beware of prices that seem too good to be true on the internet or from se...
Swallowing Toiletries, Makeup Sends Thousands of Kids to ER Each Year
- Serena Gordon
- June 17, 2019
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Take a stroll down the beauty products aisle and you'll see rows of colorful packages, even some with pictures of fruit on them. It's easy to see how about a dozen kids a day end up in the emergency room due to exposure to these enticing chemical concoctions.
Over a ...
'Daddy-Do-Overs': Men Increasingly Getting Plastic Surgery
- Steven Reinberg
- June 14, 2019
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A face-lift for Father's Day, anyone?
It could happen: A new report finds many more men are taking advantage of the same plastic surgeries that have long been associated with women.
The midlife decision by men to try a face-lift or other procedure has been ...
Bones Help Black People Keep Facial Aging at Bay
- Steven Reinberg
- June 11, 2019
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Why do so many black adults continue to look youthful as they age?
A new study says it's in their bones.
Researchers found that the facial bones of black adults retain a higher mineral content than those other races, which makes their faces less likely to r...
What Price Beauty for Women? Far More Than for Men
- Robert Preidt
- May 1, 2019
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Facial moisturizers are a mainstay against the march of time, smoothing over wrinkles and keeping dry skin supple. But new research shows that women pay a much higher price for that anti-aging weapon than men do.
In the study, dermatologists from Massachusetts Genera...
Those Whitening Strips May Damage Your Teeth
- Serena Gordon
- April 9, 2019
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Having a pearly white smile may come with a significant cost -- the health of your teeth.
New research suggests that over-the-counter whitening strips may be eroding the structure of your choppers.
"This study shows that there is a loss of protein from th...
Claire's Recalls 3 Cosmetic Products Due to Possible Asbestos Contamination
- Robert Preidt
- March 13, 2019
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Claire's Stores, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of three of its cosmetic products on Tuesday.
The move follows a warning issued last week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that said certain Claire's products may contain potentially cancer-causing asbestos....
FDA Issues Asbestos Warning About Some Claire's Cosmetic Products
- Robert Preidt
- March 6, 2019
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Consumers should avoid certain Claire's cosmetic products that may contain potentially cancer-causing asbestos because the company has refused to recall the items, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday.
The agency's concern dates back two years, when t...