Permanent Hair Dye –Another Unsafe Chemical You Should Know

How Safe is P-Toluenediamine in Permanent Hair Dye?

It depends on whose hair color research (or lack of it) you choose to rely on. Natural hair color safety should be paramount in your choice of hair coloring dye.
After extensive scientific research, the European Commission (Health and Consumer Safety) concluded that the use of toluene-2,5-diamine cannot be considered safe for hair coloring or hair shaft . The National Allergy Research Centre in Denmark concluded that hair color dye users need more protection and a ‘preventative strategy’ to reduce cases of severe allergic contact dermatitis.

Common Permanent Hair Dye Chemical Ingredients

“Toluene-2,5-Diamine and Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate are used as ingredients in the formulation of permanent hair dyes, colors and tints. Toluene-3,4-Diamine may also be used in hair dye products.” (1) This permanent hair color chemical has also been called para-toluenediamine (PTD) or p-toluenediamine.

Haz-Map Report:
Toluene-2,5-diamine in Hair Coloring is UNSAFE.

“Can be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] A potent skin sensitizer, with positive patch test results observed in hairdressers with dermatitis; occupational hazard in hair dressers: allergic contact dermatitis.”⁽²⁾

Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Concludes:
Toluene-2,5-diamine in Hair Coloring is UNSAFE.

“The SCCP is of the opinion that the use of toluene-2,5-diamine cannot be considered safe based on the available data. This conclusion may be re-evaluated if human toxicokinetic data were to become available in which dosages used more closely approximate the intended use of the substance.
Toluene-2,5-diamine is an extremely potent skin sensitizer.
Clarification must be given on the myocyte degeneration in the dose range finding study of the 90 day study.
Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate itself has no mutagenic potential in vivo.
However, studies on genotoxicity/mutagenicity in finished hair dye formulations should be undertaken following the relevant SCCNFP/SCCP opinions and in accordance with its Notes of Guidance.” (3)

National Allergy Research Centre Concludes:
Toluene-2,5-diamine in Hair Coloring is UNSAFE.

“Colouring of hair can cause severe allergic contact dermatitis. The most frequently reported hair dye allergens are c (PPD) and toluene-2,5-diamine, which are included in, respectively, the patch test standard series and the hairdressers series. The aim of the present study was to identify dye precursors and couplers in hair dyeing products causing clinical hair dye dermatitis and to compare the data with the contents of these compounds in a randomly selected set of similar products… Hair dye allergy may cause severe clinical reactions, and the current regulation is insufficient in protection of the users. A preventive strategy is needed.” (4)

USA Expert Panel Opinion
Toluene-2,5-diamine in Hair Coloring is SAFE.

The conclusion of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review should not be much of a surprise. Why?
We must consider whom they work for (as mentioned on their own website): They’re a trade association, based in Washington, D.C., that represents the cosmetic, toiletry and fragrance industry in the United States and globally. Founded in 1894, the Council has a membership of more than 600 companies including manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the United States ." ⁽¹⁾

Simply stated:

This Council actually represents the manufacturers who actively promote the use of chemicals like para-toluenediamine (PTD) or p- toluenediamine in their hair color products.
Therefore, even though the Council provides extremely valuable information on other topics, how can this expert conclusion on this particular issue be deemed as totally accurate? 

Even expert conclusions can be confusing and at times, overwhelming. However, as consumers, it is wise to take extra precautions to be safe and protect our health against unsafe and potentially dangerous chemicals used in hair dye.
 Resources:
⁽¹⁾ Cosmetic Ingredient Review Council. Washington, DC. USA.
⁽²⁾Haz-Map findings on Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate.
⁽³⁾ National Allergy Research Centre, Department of Dermatology, University of Copenhagen Gentofte Hospital, Denmark
⁽⁴⁾ Scientific Committee on Consumer Products

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

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How Safe is P-Toluenediamine in Permanent Hair Color Dye?

Is P-Toluenediamine in Permanent Hair Color Dye?
“Toluene-2,5-Diamine and Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate are used as ingredients in the formulation of permanent hair dyes, colors and tints. Toluene-3,4-Diamine may also be used in hair dye products.” ¹This permanent hair color chemical has also been called para-toluenediamine (PTD) or p-toluenediamine. So is it safe when used in permanent hair color dye?

It depends on whose hair color research (or lack of it) you choose to rely on. Natural hair color safety should be paramount in your choice of hair coloring dye.

After extensive scientific research, the European Commission (Health and Consumer Safety) concluded that the use of toluene-2,5-diamine cannot be considered safe for hair coloring or hair shaft . The National Allergy Research Centre in Denmark concluded that hair color dye users need more protection and a ‘preventative strategy’ to reduce cases of severe allergic contact dermatitis.

UNSAFE: Determination by Scientific Committee on Consumer Products Conclusion on Toluene-2,5-diamine in Hair Coloring

“The SCCP is of the opinion that the use of toluene-2,5-diamine cannot be considered safe based on the available data. This conclusion may be re-evaluated if human toxicokinetic data were to become available in which dosages used more closely approximate the intended use of the substance.

· Toluene-2,5-diamine is an extremely potent skin sensitizer.
· Clarification must be given on the myocyte degeneration in the dose range finding study of the 90 day study.
· Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate itself has no mutagenic potential in vivo.

However, studies on genotoxicity/mutagenicity in finished hair dye formulations should be undertaken following the relevant SCCNFP/SCCP opinions and in accordance with its Notes of Guidance.” ²

UNSAFE: Determination by National Allergy Research Centre Abstract on Toluene-2,5-diamine in Hair Coloring

“Colouring of hair can cause severe allergic contact dermatitis. The most frequently reported hair dye allergens are p-phenylenediamine (PPD) and toluene-2,5-diamine, which are included in, respectively, the patch test standard series and the hairdressers series. The aim of the present study was to identify dye precursors and couplers in hair dyeing products causing clinical hair dye dermatitis and to compare the data with the contents of these compounds in a randomly selected set of similar products… Hair dye allergy may cause severe clinical reactions, and the current regulation is insufficient in protection of the users. A preventive strategy is needed.” ³
SAFE: Determination by USA Expert Panel Opinion on Toluene-2,5-diamine in Hair Coloring

On the opposite side of the dilemma is the conclusion on use of these permanent hair color ingredients by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. They state that Toluene-2,5-Diamine and Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate are safe for use as permanent hair color dye ingredients:

“The safety of Toluene-2,5-Diamine, Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate and Toluene-3,4-Diamine has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Toluene-2,5-Diamine and Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate were safe for use as hair dye ingredients . The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the data were insufficient to assess the safety of Toluene-3,4-Diamine as a hair dye ingredient .¹
Who is the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel?

Before deciding to continue using chemical hair color dyes, let’s learn more about the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel and who they work for- from their own website:

“Cosmeticsinfo.org is an information Web site that includes factual, scientific information on ingredients most commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products in the United States. The Personal Care Products Council (the Council) and its member companies sponsor this Web site to provide consumers with easily accessible comprehensive safety information on cosmetics and personal care products and to help consumers make informed purchases.”¹

Cosmeticinfo.org –website sponsor of Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

“Based in Washington, D.C., the Council is the trade association representing the cosmetic toiletry and fragrance industry in the United States and globally. Founded in 1894, the Council has a membership of more than 600 companies including manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the United States.”¹ (Italics ours)

This council actually represents the manufacturers who actively promote the use of chemicals like para-toluenediamine (PTD) or p-toluenediamine in their hair color products! Therefore, even though the Council provides extremely valuable information on other topics, how can this expert conclusion on this particular issue be deemed as totally accurate? 

Reported ‘facts’ can be confusing and at times, overwhelming. As consumers, it is wise to take extra precautions to be safe and protect our hair color.
Only you can decide whom you will listen to.

 Source: ¹Cosmetic Ingredient Review Council. Washington, DC. USA. ²National Allergy Research Centre, Department of Dermatology, University of Copenhagen Gentofte Hospital, Denmark. ³Scientific Committee on Consumer Products

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Hair Dye Risks in the News

Have You Read about Chemical Hair Dye Risks in the News?

The Health Effects of Hair Coloring

“Coloring your hair may be dangerous to your health. The health effects of hair coloring are, to a certain extent, unknown. And the link between hair coloring and cancer is controversial and, to date, inconclusive. But many of the chemicals contained in frequently used hair dyes have been shown to be dangerous. Such chemicals can cause allergic reactions and perhaps even neurological problems.

There are alternatives to such hair dyes, such as plant-based henna and infrared techniques that open up hair shafts to allow coloring. Such "green" solutions are advisable for anyone who wants to avoid the risks associated with many hair-coloring products.

Potentially Dangerous Chemicals in Hair Coloring Products

Chemicals in hair coloring products include PPD, or para-phenylenediamine, which can cause allergic reactions such as burning and headaches and is also a potential carcinogen; coal tar, which is in 70 percent of hair coloring products and can cause allergic reactions; lead acetate, which has been banned in European countries as a possible carcinogen and, as with, other lead products, may cause potentially serious neurological problems; DMDM hydantoin, a preservative that has been linked to immune system problems; ammonia, which can be toxic and corrosive and may cause respiratory problems; and resorcinol, which can be an irritant and is a potential carcinogen.”¹

What’s Wrong with Hair Dye?Most Dyes Contain a Chemical that Can Cause Dangerous Reactions.

“Salons and home color kits make it easy to say goodbye to grey hairs and roots, but sudden serious allergic reactions to hair dye are on the rise-even among those who have been using the same hair coloring product for years. 
“You can develop an allergy to a product at any point in time,” says Dr. Rajani Katta, professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. “One allergic reaction we’re seeing commonly is to hair dyes.”

Dye Disasters
In recent years, severe or even fatal allergic reactions to para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical used in 99% of all hair dyes, have been reported. The chemical is stronger in dark hair dyes than in light shades. In mild cases of hair dye allergies, scalp burning or tightness can occur. With more severe allergic reations, a red rash may erupt or the entire face may drastically swell-as was the case with one teenage boy this past February, whose head swelled to twice its normal size after he dyed his hair black. Pictures of the head swelling were posted on the website Reddit, and they soon became a viral sensation with nearly two million views. A similar reaction after applying hair dye was reported by teenager, Lois Queen, whose face ballooned after using L’Oreal Casting Crème Gloss in chocolate brown. Queen was rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed a severe allergic reaction and gave her steroids and antihistamines.”^2
1 Read more: Jim Thomas, Livestrong² Read more: Lindsay Blomberg, Emagazine.

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Product Reviews for Lustrous Henna ® Natural Hair Dye -Soft Black

Unsolicited endorsements: Here are product reviews about Lustrous Henna ® hair coloring that have made a difference to Saba Botanical of USA customers. These product reviews appear just as they were sent to us (other than typo correction). We have taken out e-mail addresses and last names (unless given permission to use full name) for the sake of our customers’ privacy.

Lustrous Henna® Hair Color Product Reviews

Lustrous Henna ® Hair Dye -Soft Black

“This is the only product that I can use to cover my grays since I am allergic to all other hair dyes. I have dark hair so when I use this I get so many compliments on my highlights. Little do they know that they are actually my gray hairs that after using the henna soft black they turn into reddish highlights.” - Marisol S., Lynn, MA. USA
 
“I really like this product. It works, its health, it last a long time and its affordable. Thank you.” - Konata K.. Oakland, CA, USA

“I started developing terrible allergic reactions to hair coloring products. I decided to let the gray grow in. I looked online for natural, botanical color to temporarily blend the new growth with my black hair. I found & tried L…t M……n Black. The preparation was time consuming, the paste gritty and messy to apply. I left the product on for several hours with no effect on the gray. The LM product specifically for gray hair is an even more complicated, time consuming 2 -step process.  

After more searching, I found & tried Lustrous Henna Soft Black. It was quick to prepare, the paste much smoother & easier to apply than LM. Not using a hair dryer, I kept it on for the recommended 2 hours. Directions say that for some gray hair a 2nd application might be needed but when rinsed out, I was delighted to find that a lot of the gray was covered, the rest muted so that it blended with a very lovely, natural effect. I’ll order more to color my hair or to blend in the gray.” - Donna R., Hayward, CA, USA

“For the past 20 year I have colored my hair using over the counter hair coloring products but suddenly developed an allergic reaction when using them. After doing a search over the internet, I read an article about henna products being the solution to my problem. I tried to find a local retailer in my area that sold henna hair coloring products but I was unsuccessful, so I decided to look for the product on line. After finding Saba Botanical of USA, I called in to talk to one of their representatives who gave me some very good information over the phone about the product and how to use it. So I decided to order a pack to try it out.  

The rest of the story is history. This product is one of the best hair coloring products I have every used and it’s all natural. I have no allergic reaction to it and it covers my grey hair completely. I ordered (9) more packs of it today and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who colors their hair.” – Arthur, Lawrenceville, GA, USA  

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Henna Hair Dye in Nine Beautiful Shades

Henna Hair Dye? ...but I Don't Want Orange Hair!

Hair color choice is a natural concern of all who want to use a natural hair dye to color their gray hair. Many times, the choice is to highlight the beauty of natural hair and avoid the use of chemical hair dye. Henna hair dye is the natural solution recommended by the FDA and many dermatologists to avoid severe allergic reaction from synthetic hair dye. However, traditional henna hair dye produces only one color: red-orange hair. Since that is not the most appealing hair color choice, many avoid using henna hair dye.  

Good News for Natural Hair Color Lovers An all natural hair color dye combines pure henna with pure botanical extracts of ancient plants to produce a variety of hair coloring shades! Before we discuss this natural henna hair dye, let's learn about the henna plant.

The Henna Plant and Henna Hair Dye

The henna plant is larger than most of us would probably imagine. It actually grows is size from the height of a tall shrub of 6 ½ feet to a small tree of close to 20 feet high (2-6 m). As we note in the picture, it has numerous branches with spiny tubes attached to delicate flowers with white or red stamens. It contains capsules of fruit with approximately 30-50 seeds.  

Where is henna grown, you ask? It's native to various regions of Africa, Southern Asia, and Northern Australasia. The highest natural dye content is produced in tropical and tropical arid zones. Like most plants, henna flourishes during rainy season. It also loves the heat. It grows in temperatures of 95˚-115˚F (35˚-45˚C). It’s cultivated various countries in Africa and the Middle East. However, the Pali district in India cultivates and produces the most henna in today’s marketplace.  

According to Wikipedia, the history of using henna to dye skin (including body art), hair, fingernails- even leather, silk and wool, goes back to the Bronze Age. There is an Indian court record of its use as a hair dye during the 4th century.

Natural Hair Coloring in Less Than 2 Hours: 9 Beautiful Shades

Using extract from various parts of the henna plant, a henna hair dye has been created in nine hair color shades.

As an all natural hair dye, the ancient method of achieving henna hair dye release takes many, many hours. Fortunately, Lustrous Henna® hair coloring dye is easier to apply than the traditional method. Lustrous Henna® comes in nine (9) beautiful hair coloring shades and is still totally natural hair color dye. The quick-release application of Lustrous Henna® is a real time saver for men and women with busy schedules, yet still desire henna hair dye for the suppleness and radiance of natural hair.
 

Whether you want to cover gray hair or long for your natural hair color full of luster and shine, try Lustrous Henna® for natural hair full of beauty.

Hi, my name is Krista and I just wanted to share my experience with using Lustrous Henna.

 

I have naturally curly fine hair that is now 40%gray. I had been dying my hair with the traditional dyes for years. Last year my hair was severely damaged by having a professional put a color remover on my hair to remove old, too dark dye.After the application, my hair was what they call "bubble gum" hair in the industry. It was like rubber when wet and snapped off when it was dry.I was told that there was no cure for this and I would just have to cut it all off and that I couldn't use any chemicals on it.

I was searching the internet for a protein treatment that would strengthen my hair. When I read about the conditioning properties of henna and it colored the gray without chemicals, I placed an order that day. My before and after picture speak for themselves but let me just tell you more.After using the Lustrous Henna just one time, my hair was softer and shinier than before it was damaged.It took about 2 months and 2 more applications of the Lustrous Henna and not blow drying my hair, the breakage stopped. I work in a spa and the hairstylists that told me I would have to cut it off couldn't believe the recovery my hair made.

Here are some other benefits I have noticed since using your product. My hair started sprouting new growth all over my scalp! My hair is twice as thick(the hair bands I use prove it) as before. My hair is naturally curly and it is much easier to blow dry straight now.I had used red dyes before, but they never looked like a natural red, it faded fast and every hair was the same color, not to mention I was putting awful chemicals on my head!

I just love the multi-tonal highlights that the Lustrous Henna gives my hair. The streaks in my hair in the picture are not bleached highlights, that is my natural color showing through. I use the Lustrous Henna Red on the roots of my hair and the natural henna on the rest of my hair to give it depth and to look naturally sun bleached like a child's hair. I would also like to mention that I have gotten wonderful customer service from Saba Botanical. I have spoken to Syed on the phone for advice on colors and application and he is a wonderful, knowledgeable person. My orders have arrived in the mail the same week I ordered them.

Thank You for saving my hair with your wonderful product. I will be a loyal customer for years to come.

Krista B. from Missouri, U.S.A.

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The Indigo Plant, a Natural Hair Coloring Miracle from the Past.

The Indigo Plant

The botanical name is Indigofera Tinctoria. Other synonyms are true indigo, pigmentum indicum, neel and neelii.

The plant is actually a leafy shrub that grows 3-6 feet tall with magenta-colored flowers.

The indigo plant has been used since ancient times as a natural hair dye. 
 It was used by men and women to dye textiles and hair. Indigo dye is made from processing the plant’s leaves by soaking them in water and allowing them to ferment. This converts the natural glycoside indicant into the dye, indigotin. It can then be pressed into cakes, dried and powdered.
 
As a natural hair dye, the green leaves of the indigo plant are dried, crushed and powdered. When used properly with pure henna, indigo dye will create shades ranging from brown to jet black color. It also makes hair soft and silky to the touch.

Pure henna powder and the crushed leaves of the indigo plant have been used for centuries to make a jet black henna hair dye. Both are currently available for anyone desiring a natural hair dye made in the traditional manner.

What Pure Indigo is NOT:  

It is not the so-call misnomer, “Black Henna” hair dye.
"Black Henna" is not pure indigo dye or "black" indigo. If henna and indigo are mixed with chemicals dyes, or any henna hair dye that has been compromised by chemicals, including PPD, then: it is not pure henna, pure indigo or pure anything. Stay far away from mislabeled, “Black Henna” hair dye. It is not 100% all natural indigo dye. It is not 100% all natural hair dye.

Lustrous Henna® Hair Coloring in Soft Black Shade -is NOT the mysterious “Black Henna”.

The soft black hair coloring shade is derived from mixing pure henna (from the henna plant) with the extracts of pure indigo plant leaves and other botanicals found in nature. Lustrous Henna® is completely para-phenylenediamine-free (PPD-free hair dye); also, ammonia-free, peroxide-free. Lustrous Henna® remains in its natural herbal form (a natural hair dye powder).

To avoid confusion, always make sure of the company’s reputation that you are dealing with, since there are no regulations in many countries, including India, for ingredients labels. For this reason, “Black Henna” hair dye usually contains even higher concentrations of PPD than many commercial hair dyes sold in the USA. Sadly many individuals think that when they purchase this product, it is pure indigo (or pure indigo only mixed with pure henna) and the results have led to sad consequences and also some dermatologic horror stories.

When you want pure indigo dye for hair coloring,

Make sure what you buy is: pure indigo.

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