In August 2025, Washington became the first state in the U.S. to comprehensively ban all formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics. This is a major win for protecting all people from dangerous chemicals, and scientific evidence confirms that this is especially good news for women of color and workers like cosmetologists, hairdressers, and other salon employees.
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