Arizona Sues L'Oreal Over Alleged Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The Arizona Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against L’Oreal, accusing the cosmetics company of concealing evidence that its hair relaxer products may cause cancer. The state claims L’Oreal violated consumer protection laws by marketing these products without warning users about potential risks of ovarian and uterine cancers. These products are primarily used by African American women. This lawsuit is part of a broader wave, with over 12,000 similar cases consolidated in federal court as multidistrict litigation. The legal action follows the release of a 2022 NIH study suggesting that frequent use of hair relaxers increases uterine cancer risk by more than double. L’Oreal has denied these claims and stated its products undergo rigorous safety reviews, asserting confidence in their scientific validity.
Topics: Cancer Risk Consumer Protection Hair Relaxers Lawsuit