Cotton Secret

Rumors allege Chinese livestreamer Xinba is under investigation and detained following claims his “Cotton Secret” sanitary napkins caused cancer. Xin Selection denies the accusations. This follows Xinba’s announcement of retirement due to health issues, handing operations to his wife. Notably, Xinba has announced similar departures before. The controversy stems from numerous reports of cancer diagnoses among users of “Cotton Secret,” which was found to contain thiourea in testing. The company asserts the thiourea levels pose no health risk, and regulators claim the product met standards upon previous inspection. Alleged victims have remained silent since the initial accusations.

Chinese livestreaming star Xinba (Xin Youzhi) announced his (apparent) retirement during his “818” anniversary livestream, citing health reasons. The account will be transferred to Xin Xuan Group, managed by his wife, Chu Ruixue. Xinba addressed skepticism, claiming this retirement is final, despite four previous announcements of stepping back. He officially handed over the account to Chu Ruixue. This announcement comes amidst controversy surrounding his “Cotton Secret” sanitary napkins, which were found to contain high levels of thiourea, a class 3 carcinogen. Xinba has yet to comment on the product safety concerns.

Kuaishou live streaming mogul Xinba announced his retirement, citing severe health issues including a lung condition reportedly comparable to a 95-year-old. He will entrust company operations to his business partner. Xinba has a history of respiratory ailments made worse by the demands of live streaming. His retirement follows controversy surrounding his brand “Cotton Secret” sanitary napkins, which were found to contain high levels of thiourea, a Class 3 carcinogen, and linked to consumer health problems.

Cotton Secret, founded by Xinba and with $465M in sales, faces allegations of health risks. Reports link its sanitary napkins to thyroid cancer in over 30 women, with thiourea, a Group 3 carcinogen, found in samples. Cotton Secret insists its products meet national standards and that internal assessments show no health risks under normal use. Independent testing by regulatory bodies support the company’s claims of adherence to safety standards.