Hair Straightener Campaign

Understanding Chemical Hair Straighteners

A variety of substances have been used in hair straightening processes or as hair relaxers for over a century. In the 1970s, lye was a common ingredient used in these processes. However, there was a high occurrence of scalp irritation with these products. In the 80s, a no-lye hair relaxer was brought to market, but it tended to dry out the hair. Currently, both formulas are still in use in the beauty industry to straighten hair.

In 2022, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute determined that after decades of use, there was a link between the use of chemical hair relaxers and uterine cancer. Studies found that those who used chemical hair relaxers more than four times per year were over twice as likely to develop uterine cancer as those who never used these chemical products. In 2023, the results of a 25-year study were released, which further supported the connection.

The Hazards of Chemical Hair Straightening Products

Chemical hair relaxers contain what are known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The chemicals commonly found in hair straighteners that are classified as EDCs include parabens, bisphenol, formaldehyde, and heavy metals. These ingredients are known to disrupt the normal hormonal processes of the human body. They can interfere with the production and action of sex steroid hormones, causing fertility issues, infertility, and hormone-related cancers in females. The most common forms of cancer-related to these products and their use include:

Beware - Continued Use of Chemical Hair Straighteners Compound the Risk

It is vital for consumers to understand that a single use of a chemical hair straightener is not likely to result in cancer. Studies have determined that regular use of these products, which is more than four times per year, over many years is when users are at significant risk of cancer due to chemical exposure. In addition, when symptoms are discovered, and the issue is treated swiftly, there is the potential to lessen the harm and impact of these toxic chemicals and substances.

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