Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Gray Hair Colorants
0
For many women dying their hair has become a part of their monthly routine. Some men have got used to dying their hair using regular hair dyes, too, but many others are looking for less noticeable alternatives, such as progressive hair colorants. Progressive hair colorants work gradually by changing the hair color for several days after they have been applied, which makes the transformation less noticeable and allows the user to control how much gray he/she leaves untreated. One thing that both types of treatments - conventional hair dyes and progressive hair colorants - have in common is that all of them contain chemicals that can present a potential health risk to their users. <br>Both, hair dyes and progressive hair colorants work by a chemical reaction involving the components of the colorant and also, when applicable, melanin and/or the oxygen in the air. The major difference between the two is that the chemical reaction in regular hair dyes lasts only for a few minutes while the substance is being applied to the hair versus working slowly for several days in progressive hair colorants. The substances that fuel these chemical reactions are usually poisonous and can trigger allergic reactions.<br>PPD, which is an acronym for p-phenylenediamine, is believed to be the primary cause of hair color allergic reactions with ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, diaminobenzene and, to a lesser extent, also metallic compounds said to account for their fair share, too. Metallic substances such as lead acetate and bismuth citrate are found mainly in progressive hair colorants whereas PPD, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and diaminobenzene are typical of conventional hair dyes. One of the more recent molecules used in progressive hair colorants is 5, 6-dihydroxyindoline that is sometimes described as the best option amongst the chemical molecules contained in gray hair, coloring products but it has also been found to trigger allergic reactions.<br>Natural hair colorants might appear to be a healthy alternative to traditional, hair coloring products. Unfortunately, the natural hair colorants are no stranger to causing allergic reactions either and were recently found to be even more allergenic than most chemical substances. Therefore, when choosing hair coloring products you should always consider the potential health risks as most of them contain substances that can cause poisoning if used inappropriately or can lead to severe allergic reactions. You should always use a patch test before applying any such treatment and closely follow the application guidelines in order to minimize exposure to potentially harmful substances.
About the Author
Dody Gasparik runs his own website, GreyHairLoss.com, dedicated to assessing the potency of commercial treatments for premature graying and thinning hair</a> and identifying hair scams. Please visit his blog to read and/or write a consumer review on any commercial gray hair or hair loss product</a> you have used.<br>Read more at Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Gray Hair Colorants</a><br>View their website at: http://www.greyhairloss.com<br>
Tell others about
this page:
Comments? Questions? Email Here