PDD-free (black) Dye?
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Topic: PDD-free (black) Dye?
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: PDD-free (black) Dye?
Date Posted: September 10 2000 at 7:17pm
Hi!
I just noticed that my permanent hair dye (which is
black, just plain ordinary black, made by Boots which I
believe is UK-only) contains p-Phenylenediamine
which is toxic (damages the liver and kidneys, causes
respiratory disorders and skin sores, NOT pleasant!)
so obviously I'd rather not use anything that contains
that stuff.
So, does anyone know of an easy-to-find black dye that
Doesn't contain PPD?
It's known by heaps of names, so if anyone knows of a
website that actually LISTS the ingrediants of certain
dyes, I'd be most grateful for the link.
I'll reluctantly settle for deep red if black is the only
colour involving PPD, but I have a horrible feeling it's
used as a developer in all permanent dyes...
Do demi- and semi- permanent dyes contain PPD?
I think my local chemist/drugstore would kill me if I
insisted on looking at all the ingrediants of all their
dyes, they're suspicious of everyone who walks through
the door...
Thanks for reading this!
Lily
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Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: September 17 2000 at 5:48pm
Hi,
Great question. I have been searching for info myself on this. I have actually gotten email from 4 different people who had such a horrible allergic reaction to the p-Phenylenediamine that one actually had her eyes swell shut and she had to be rushed to the hospital for breathing problems.
Unforuntely many of the the "all natural" products contain similar if not the same ingredient. I have not been able to find a product that is really safe. So I am still looking.
I have been exchanging email with Paul Penders who is a famous cosmetologist and may know more. I will ask him if his products contain anything like the p-Phenylenediame.
Yes, nasty stuff. In fact, I just was researching the potential link between black hair dyes and cancer. The scientists believe that the damage is caused definitely to the bladder, kidney and ultimately liver.
Thanks for a great post.
Best wishes to you,
Karen
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That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-)
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