Companies push sale of hair relaxers despite links to cancer-causing ingredients

Companies continue to push the sale of hair relaxers in Africa, despite studies that link the ingredients with cancer. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamauh explains how companies are evading regulations and the impact on women who have used the products.

This article was reported in collaboration with The Examination, a nonprofit newsroom that covers global public health.

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