Science Summary
There are thousands of chemicals in personal care products like lipstick, lotion, shampoo and shaving cream. Many of those chemicals are linked to breast cancer, either because they are carcinogens, or because they disrupt the body’s hormones. While some of these...BCPP Overview: How can I reduce my exposure to potentially harmful chemicals?
Making informed choices about the products you use, the food you eat, and your home environment can significantly decrease your overall chemical burden.[1][2] While individual exposures may seem small, they accumulate over time, and reducing this cumulative “chemical...News Media Coverage
See our most recent news coverage of BCPP’s life-saving work on our blog Also, check out BCPP’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ news hits Media Contact: Erika Wilhelm (415) 539-5005The Cost of Straight Hair: The products Black women rely on to give...BCPP
Glossary of Exposures
What is an exposure? Glossary of exposures linked to breast cancer.
Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Would Ban Cosmetics With Chemicals Linked to Cancer or Reproductive Harm
The California Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (A.B. 2762) seeks to ban 12 extremely hazardous ingredients from beauty and personal care products sold in California including mercury, 4 types of formaldehyde, 2 phenylenediamine chemicals found in hair dye and some of the worst phthalates, parabens and PFAS “forever” chemicals.
BCPP Overview: Does Hair Dye Increase Breast Cancer Risk?
Is there a confirmed link between hair dye and breast cancer? The short answer is: not definitively for most women — but the picture is more concerning for Black women specifically. Overall, the results of studies that have looked at possible links between hair dyes...New Laws Protecting Californians From Toxic Chemicals Go Into Effect
Three laws critical to protecting Californians from toxic chemicals will go into effect on Wednesday, January 1, making beauty, personal care products and clothing safer for all Californians in 2025 and beyond.
Your Guide to Reliable Science Resources on Chemical Health Risks
How to find and understand credible research on carcinogens and endocrine disrupting chemicals When you’re trying to understand the health risks of chemicals in our environment, it can feel overwhelming to sift through countless websites, studies, and claims....Landmark Safer Beauty Bill Package to Address Dangerous Gaps in Cosmetic Safety
Bold, New Federal Legislation Will Make Beauty & Personal Care Products Safer for All by Banning the Worst Toxic Chemicals, Protecting Communities of Color, & Strengthening Transparency