The FDA has
extremely limited authority over cosmetics. Cosmetics are the least regulated products American consumers buy. There is
no required testing before a product hits the market, so a products safety ( or lack thereof) can only be be evaluated
AFTER it has hit the market and
AFTER it has damaged several individuals and probably
AFTER they have a class action suit.
According to the FDA website,
the FDA does not have legal authority to require or mandate a recall, the a recall is a voluntary action taken by a company or producer of a product.( the FDA can ask for a recall, but has no authority to enforce it-- so if it happens its probably due to pending litigation)
also because of the category of product relaxers fall into, exposure to sodium hydroxide and other caustic chemicals does not qualify as ill effects from exposure to an "adulterated product", so the FDA will probably not be able to even politely request a recall.
Just thought you guys should know, YOU have to be vigilant about your own cosmetics because the FDA has limited capacity to protect you as a consumer.
I dont think relaxers seep through the skull and then into your brain, it goes against what I know about biology, but I definitely want you guys to know you have to look out for yourself!
BTW I posted this info to empower all of you, not scare and/or depress you!
Here are some links and resources
--including the FDA website-- just so you know I'm not a conspiracy theorist and didnt pull this out of my behind
:
You can start by taking the FDA
How Smart Are You About Cosmetics quiz here-- short but extremely enlightening
FDA Hair page
FDA Authority over Cosmetics
Women's Health.gov FAQs
safecosmetics.com
Smartskincare.com