Black and Hispanic hairdressers are exposed to a mixture of chemicals, many of them potentially hazardous and undisclosed on labels.

People with skin allergies shouldn't assume that "natural" skin products will spare them pain and itchiness.

Research on cancer drugs shifted course to produce a longer-lasting version of avobenzone, a common ingredient in sunscreen.

New research links the use of hair products, like hair dyes, relaxers, and mousses, to levels of hormones during pregnancy.

New research looks at correlations between douching and the use of products like tampons and pads to concentrations of volatile organic compounds in the blood.

"Lots of things on the shelf are essentially untested and by putting these products on our bodies every day, we are unwittingly participating in a human experiment."

The antibacterial chemical triclosan in many hand soaps, toothpastes, and even baby toys actually makes bacteria harder to kill.