Are Your Cleaning Products Putting You at Risk for Cancer?

Today, we have more choices than ever from everything from makeup to household supplies. While these options make it easy to choose products that best meet our needs and preferences, they also raise an important question: How safe are these products for our health? Amid all these options, a growing concern is the potential link between everyday chemicals and health risks, especially cancer. This article explores the alarming connection between common products and breast cancer, and in fact, certain products are more prevalent in Black households.  The Hidden Risks in Daily Products  Recent research has found nearly 1,000 chemicals in everyday products and foods that could be linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. These chemicals aren’t just in industrial or specialized products; they’re in items we use and consume every day. This concern is especially significant for Black women, who are major consumers of certain beauty products that might contain higher levels of harmful chemicals.  Makeup, a staple in many women’s daily routines, often includes parabens and phthalates. These chemicals are known endocrine disruptors, capable of interfering with the body’s hormones and potentially increasing the risk of breast cancer. Hair care products, such as relaxers, lotions, and root...