What You Need to Know About Healthy Hair Dye
All hair color is not clean. Even the most branded labels claiming herbal, organic or natural may contain serious toxic chemicals. We all love the results but we do not plan to stop. However, we should understand the risks we are taking when we do so. The whole process of dying hair should be transparent and safer as well.
What is Para-Phenylenediamine?
Rated 7/10 for its toxicity by the Cosmetics Safety Board (CSB), Para-Phenylenediamine or PPD and structurally related 4-toluenediamine (PTD) are the most toxic ingredients found in most permanent hair color dyes. PPD allergies have the potential to create problems which range from mild irritations to severe reactions which require treatment. The scalp, neck, forehead or ears can turn sore, inflamed or red. You can also experience a burning sensation or blisters or cracks in skin. However, this differs from a person to person but the symptoms usually appear within 48 hours.
More About PPD/PTD
Both these ingredients can also trigger a general feeling of unwellness including rashes all over the body. These are serious reactions and can happen even days of hair dye use. In case you are seriously allergic to these ingredients you may have your mouth, face and scalp itching and begin to swell immediately after using the hair dye. You may also begin to wheeze or collapse with a condition called anaphylaxis. PPD/PTD are powerful chemical sensitizers that can cause strong allergic reactions even after you have passed a patch test. Other harmful chemicals which are found in hair dyes include Quaternium-15 which can release formaldehyde and Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) that can cause hormone disruption.
Other Chemicals to Watch Out For
Resorcinol - Deserves 8 out of 10 for danger by CSB. It is harmful, irritant to eyes and skin and bad for the environment as well. It can also disturb the hormonal system.
Ammonia - Irritant to eyes skin and the respiratory system. It can cause breathing difficulties including asthma. Not as bas as PPD though, it receives 3 out of 10 for toxicity by CSB.
Persulfates - Ammonium, potassium and sodium sulfates are normally present in many hair dyes. They bleach and are used upto 60% concentrations. They irritate skin and are toxic when fumes are inhaled.
Hydrogen Peroxides - Often used in hair bleaches, hydrogen peroxide is corrosive and banned from cosmetic use in many countries. Toxic effects of hydrogen peroxide can affect the digestive, respiratory and nervous systems.
Lead Acetate - Some gradual darkening hair color products use lead acetate. This is another potentially toxic chemical which has well known damaging effects on the nervous system and brain.
Manifold benefits of Ristrah
If you are continuing with the unknown/harmful chemical compositions, unfortunately, you could be a victim for many serious long term ailments. Chemical-based hair products cause severe damage to hair and scalp.
Using our hair care products not only make you chemical free but also aids healthy growth by adding nourishment for your hair (Check out our Natural Scalp Serum). Our products are based on organic and vegetable ingredients that don’t harm your skin/scalp and are a much effective alternative for chemical-based hair products.
Ristrah’s manifold benefits include stain-free hair coloring experience, removing hair color stains naturally, helps retain hair growth, and providing essential nutrients for hair nourishment. Switch to Ristrah for natural and harm-free hair care.
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Coloring Your Hair Naturally
Natural hair color products are not the same as chemicals. Though they don’t last as long and will not be able to completely change hair color, it is just that they are slightly different. It might just take a little time and experimentation to get the color right with natural ingredients. You can also save a few locks from the next trim to test a small amount of how natural dyes work.
Ristrah’s Schild Hair Dye Stain Barrier
This is an all-natural formula which is made from vitamins, natural oils and Shea butter. It acts as a shield against hair color stains. This Schild hair color stain protector is free of phthalates, parabens, PEG, SLS/SLES, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances, alcohol and animal ingredients which are harmful for human health. Just apply the protector along the forehead, hairline, ears and neck before applying hair color.
Ristrah’s Schild Hair Dye Stain Remover
This is a hair dye stain remover for skin which contains Green Tea extract, Vegetable Glycerin and Witch Hazel. It is excellent for gently removing hair color stains from skin. Just apply it on the stained areas and gently rub skin to remove excessive hair color. Schild Hair Dye Stain Remover for skin is 100% vegan and is also free or parabens, PEGs, petrochemicals, phthalates, sulfates, silicone and ammonia.
Reference Links :
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chem-of-concern/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3634302/
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