Alexa Friedman

Alexa Friedman is a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group (EWG), an advocacy organization focused on health and environmental issues. She has been vocal about the health risks associated with personal care products, particularly those marketed toward Black women, emphasizing the dangers of harmful chemicals like lead and benzene found in synthetic hair products. Friedman has contributed to raising awareness about the lack of federal regulations on these products and advocates for consumer safety and the prioritization of health in product manufacturing.