Darker women are more exposed to harmful chemicals present in beauty products. How can these beauty products be harmful for women of color? According to research, dark colored women are more exposed to harmful chemicals that are present in personal care and beauty products. These products mainly contain hormone disrupters such as phthalates and parabens which make them more toxic as compared to the products supplied to white women. These chemicals are found at higher levels in the bodies of those women who are colored rather than those who are uncolored. They cause reproductive problems like fibroids and early periods.