Lye is a chemical used to unblock drains that is used in many hair relaxers advertised to Black women – and this campaign is demanding beauty brands remove it from their products.

Lye is a chemical used to unblock drains that is used in many hair relaxers advertised to Black women u2013 and this campaign is demanding beauty brands remove it from their products.

Why is this harmful chemical still being used in hair relaxers?

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We’ve heard from women who have experienced severe skin conditions, burns and hair loss

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Studies have shown lye to be a dangerous chemical – and this campaign is demanding beauty brands remove it from their products.

Black women’s health remains at risk from this harmful chemical in hair relaxers – and this campaign aims to stop it