In this eye-opening episode of Black Women's Health Podcast, Dr. Rahman speaks in 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 chemnical- including some that are 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 that a beauty issue - it's a health issue.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What synthetic braiding hair is made of - and why it matters.
- The chemicals found in the recent Consumer Report testing
- What you can do to reduce your risk and to advocate for change
Whether you've worn braids, are wearing them now or have braided your child's hair- this conversation is for you. It's about being informed.
Take action:
https://www.consumerreports.org/beautyjus/
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https://doctorrahman.com