Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 has been recalled after the review revealed high benzene levels came from the propellant that sprays the product from its can. Exposure to benzene, a human carcinogen, can possibly lead to blood disorders and cancers such as leukemia.
Category: Personal Care Chemicals
Paraben Chemicals, Hair Care Products and Cancer Risk in Black Women
A new study has demonstrated that toxic paraben chemicals (which are endocrine disruptors) commonly used as a preservative in hair care and personal care products, may be one of the culprits linking personal care products with cancer.
Phthalate Chemicals Linked with Preterm Births
A U.S. government National Institutes of Health study has found that pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth.
Fragrance Additives that Trigger Allergic Reactions: Study
Researchers have now identified the fragrance additives most likely to cause either immediate or delayed allergic reactions.
Mixture of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked with Autism, Language Problems
Researchers have provided evidence that complex mixtures of endocrine disrupting chemicals impact children’s brain development and language acquisition and disrupt the regulation of genes linked to autism.
Phthalate Chemicals Linked to Problem Pregnancy
The results of a new scientific study have demonstrated that exposure to phthalates — a ubiquitous group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics — may disrupt an important hormone needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy.
How Triclosan Harms Your Gut Microbiome
A new study has demonstrated that triclosan can trigger problems with gut microbiome and inflammation.
Prenatal Exposure to Phthalate Chemicals Damaging to Girl Babies
The results of a recent study indicate that pregnant women exposed to these ubiquitous chemicals (phthalates are found in food/drinks, home care products and personal care products) can harm the reproductive systems of female offspring.
Toxic Chemical Found in Disposable Face Masks: Researchers
New research has revealed traces of heavy metals like lead and other toxins such as carcinogenic chemicals in disposable face masks.
Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Deodorant
An independent lab has found concerning levels of Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays from 30 different brands.