Health and Fitness

Chemicals of concern in personal care products used by women of color in three communities of California

P. I. Johnson, K. Favela, et al.

Discover the alarming presence of hazardous chemicals in personal care products used by Black, Latina, and Vietnamese women in California. This research from Paula I. Johnson and colleagues reveals that many products contain concerning ingredients linked to serious health risks, highlighting the urgent need for transparency in consumer health.

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Abstract

Personal care products (PCPs) may contain chemicals associated with adverse health effects. This study quantified chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive or developmental harm, or endocrine disruption in PCPs used by Black, Latina, and Vietnamese women in California. Ingredient labels of 546 products were reviewed, revealing that 65% contained chemicals of concern (CoCs), and 74% had undisclosed ingredients listed as "fragrance." GCxGC-TOFMS analysis of 31 products identified additional CoCs, including fragrances, solvents, preservatives, and contaminants. These findings highlight potential hazardous chemicals in PCPs and contribute to understanding chemical exposure disparities.

Publisher

Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology

Published On

Nov 02, 2022

Authors

Paula I. Johnson, Kristin Favela, Jennifer Jarin, Amy M. Le, Phyllis Y. Clark, Lisa Fu, April D. Gillis, Norma Morga, Caroline Nguyen, Kim G. Harley

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