Smoothing products: they would be dangerous for the kidneys
Hair straightening products containing glyoxylic acid increase the risk of suffering from acute kidney failure, according to a team of ...
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Makeup products: be careful of substances harmful to health
A team of researchers warns against the use of makeup and cosmetic products which can be harmful to the health ...
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Pregnancy: relaxers can affect the ability to conceive
Regular use of hair relaxers, as well as prolonged scalp burning or straightening, is associated with a small reduction in ...
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Exposure to toxic products: the heavy toll of American firefighters
Firefighters are more exposed than the rest of the population to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, man-made chemicals, because ...
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Hair dyes lower the level of sex hormones in women
Using certain hair care products during pregnancy can impact maternal hormone levels and pose risks to the unborn child, a ...
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Cosmetics: too many products with toxic substances according to 60 million consumers
Shower gels, foundations, creams... Too many cosmetic products are toxic to health, according to a new survey of 60 million ...
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Chemical exposure disrupts sleep in postmenopausal women
Phthalates are generally present in plastic products but also in cosmetic products. More than half of postmenopausal women suffer from ...
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Talc powder in cosmetics: several manufacturers give up using it
Many large cosmetic groups have given up using talcum powder in their beauty products. In question, the multiplication of evidence ...
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Coronavirus: cosmetic companies ensure “the supply of hygiene products”
The Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) announced on Wednesday March 18 an “intense mobilization” of companies in the cosmetics sector ...
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Should you take care of your skin microbiota?
The skin is covered with bacteria and microbes necessary for its balance. Scientific research is progressing to understand how they ...
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Makeup and cosmetic sponges contain pathogenic bacteria
According to a new study conducted by British researchers, 70 to 90% of makeup products already used contain pathogenic bacteria ...
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Breast cancer: hair dyes suspected of increasing the risk
In a study published in the "International Journal of Cancer", American researchers warn of the link between chemical hair products ...
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Indoor pollution: open spaces, breeding grounds?
According to a new American study, office workers themselves and ventilation systems are the most important sources of pollution inside ...
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All French people are victims of everyday pollutants
According to a study by Public Health France published on Tuesday September 3, everyday pollutants (parabens, bisphenols and others) are ...
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Toothpaste, deodorant…: these cosmetics that contain toxic substances
According to UFC Que Choisir, nearly one in three cosmetic products still contains endocrine disruptors or harmful substances. In the ...
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What the government’s new plan against endocrine disruptors provides
The Ministers of Health and the Environment presented a "new strategy on endocrine disruptors". These chemicals found in many products ...
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Endocrine disruptors: vulnerable people more exposed
The consumer defense association reveals that it has found endocrine disruptors and allergens in products intended for vulnerable populations.No less ...
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Allergies: Amazon launches its e-shop
The giant Amazon has just opened an e-shop entirely devoted to the sale of anti-allergen products It's a little boost ...
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Be careful, beauty products can have an impact on women’s hormonal health
Be careful with chemicals in beauty products, a new study says. Some impact the hormonal health of women. Explanations. In ...
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Anti-cellulite creams: UFC-Que Choisir denounces the ineffectiveness of 9 marketed products
None of the 9 creams tested by the monthly issue of UFC Que To Choose is effective in the fight ...
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Soaps, toothpastes: 200 scientists denounce triclosan
Triclosan and triclocarban, present in common products, pose a threat to human health and the environment.How can we make manufacturers ...
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Toxic cosmetics: the crackdown on fraud opens an investigation
Following the publication of 23 cosmetic products containing banned ingredients, the DGCCRF decided to study the conduct of targeted controls.Alerted ...
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Anti-aging: two potentially dangerous serums withdrawn from the market
The ANSM has withdrawn from the market 2 anti-aging skincare products from the Promicea laboratory. They contain drugs that can ...
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Cosmetics: half of the claims are non-compliant
More than 1,000 cosmetic claims have been checked by the French DGCCRF. 46% are non-compliant and 91 can even pose ...
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Cosmetics: spotting unwanted ingredients
Shampoo, toothpaste, makeup ... Many unwanted substances slip into it. In a survey, 60 Millions indicates how to spot them ...
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