A study focusing on Black and Latina women found that more than half used personal care products that contain ...

More information: Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasing preservatives in personal care products used by Black women and Latinas, Environmental Science & Technology Letters (2025). DOI: 10.1021 ...

Formaldehyde, and preservatives that release the chemical over time, can be found in a variety of personal care products often marketed to Black women, such as lotion, body wash, conditioner and ...

Facts on Formaldehyde Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (FRPs) are often added to beauty products to prevent bacterial growth and extend shelf life. But these chemicals aren’t ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A study of Black and Latina women in Los Angeles found that more than half used personal care ...

FILE: Health and beauty store aisle. (Credit: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) DMDM hydantoin was the most common formaldehyde-releasing preservative found, showing up in roughly 47% of ...

When it comes to skincare and makeup, most people don’t think twice about the ingredients listed in tiny fonts on product labels. But a new study published on May 7, 2025, in Environmental ...

sharing photos of the ingredient labels. The team team analyzed over 1,100 product ingredient lists looking for formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Fifty-three percent of ...

Now, a new study has demonstrated formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are present in a wide range of beauty products, including shampoo, lotions, body soap, and even eyelash glue. Lead author Dr ...