Chemicals in hair dye

（ZT FROM TRUTH IN AGE FOR OWN REFERENCE) Most hair dyes contain harsh things like amonia, you might not have heard of p-Phenylenediamine. you might not have heard of p-Phenylenediamine. This is in widespread use and here is what the Environmental Protection Agency has to say about it: p-Phenylenediamine is primarily used as a dye intermediate and as a dye. Acute (short-term) exposure to high levels of p-phenylenediamine may cause severe dermatitis, eye irritation and tearing, asthma, gastritis, renal failure, vertigo, tremors, convulsions, and coma in humans. Eczematoid contact dermatitis may result from chronic (long-term) exposure in humans. In rats and mice chronically exposed to p-phenylenediamine in their diet, depressed body weights, but no other clinical signs of toxicity, were observed in several studies. p-Phenylenediamine gets a perfect score from the Environmental Working Group. Make no mistake, that is not something to brag about. The EPA says it doesn't have the information to classify p-Phenylenediamine as a carcinogen.


Tints of Nature is a UK company that recently debuted in the US. It has a range of permanent hair colors ($12.50 to $18) that will fill in between pricey salon treatments and are said to condition as they color. Tints has shampoos and conditioners as well. They are free from resorcinol, parabens, and ammonia. Organic botanicals include aloe, soy, wheat and grapefruit. There are 21 permanent colors with five being introduced this year. Tints of Nature claims that if properly applied, its natural color will last as long as the chemical ones.
Phyto Subtil Botanics and Subtil hair color were introduced into the US professional market in 2010. Subtil’s permanent hair color range has 12 shades (there are a lots of semi-permanent colors as well) that contain 15% to 81% natural pigments extracted from a range of tinctorial plants, including Indian and Brazilian wood, madder, broom, and calliopsis. Although not ammonia-free, concentrations are lowish at 0.76% to 3%. Subtil is free from phenylenediamine (PPD) and resorcin, while offering full coverage for gray and white hair. The key ingredient is Epaline, which uses pigments, low concentrations of ammonia and vitamin E.
Silk Degrees Botanical Hair Color by Pravana ($13) is a plant-based hair color treatment that claims to be more than a color refresher. It can by used on natural and color-treated to deepen shades. It will last through several shampoos before fading. Shades include Honey, Red, Copper, Platinum, Chocolate and Mahogany. It contains no ammonia, peroxide, or PPD. Silk Degrees contains keratin, silk amino acids, and (gluten sensitive people take note) wheat protein, cocoa seed butter, sunflower extract, and coconut oil, to add moisture, shine, and protection to the hair.