Together these products provide an important record of American health practices, shifting cultural and beauty norms, and growth and change within the American pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Chemicals once widely used to do a variety of things, like make hairspray flexible and nail polish chip-free. Today, due to ...

The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.

Black-owned beauty and personal care stores face challenges as nearly 80% of products contain toxic chemicals, risking health ...

Hazardous chemicals are lurking in products we use every day, in everything from perfumes and lotions to makeup and shampoos.

Recognized for its moisturizing and nourishing qualities, castor oil is commonly used in numerous health and beauty products. This material is derived from the seeds of the castor plant ...