RT @AmJEpi: 🆕 Hair relaxers are used by millions, particularly women of color, & may contain endocrine-disrupting compounds, which can harm…
“Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study” that “builds on growing evidence about the effects on reproductive health of chemicals found in beauty products.” https:
Endocrine disruptors matter- they are in the products we use AND have an impact on health. Use of chemical hair straighteners and fecundability in a North American preconception cohort https://t.co/oPWG3yxQFK
11/In a first-of-its-kind study, chemical hair straighteners were found to be associated with a slight reduction in likelihood of pregnancy and Black and Hispanic people were more likely to use them early in life, frequently, and for longer durations. Ugh.