NaturVital ColourSafe (US) / NaturVital ColourSafe (UK) ![]() The ingredients may appear as para-toluenediamine, p-toluenediamine, toluene-2,5-diamine sulphate and similar variations. Proceed with particular caution if you have confirmed PPD allergy. Any product declaring itself both ‘PPD free’ and ‘permanent’ will probably contain PTD or TD. In place of PPD, a few products contain similar chemicals called PTD / PTDS or TD / TDS to impart permanent color, but these aren’t always as effective as PPD, and perhaps a third or so of people who react to PPD also react - sometimes severely - to these alternatives. Ensure you choose from the Semi-Permanent range of henna creams. NB Tints of Nature also produce a permanent line which contains PPD. Tints of Nature Semi-Permanent (UK) / Tints of Nature (USA) / Tints of Nature (Aus)īlend of artificial colors and a few natural botanicals. Primarily artificial colors with small proportions of henna and botanical extracts derived from walnut, carrot, camomile, guarana and others. NB Naturtint also produce a permanent line which contains PPD. Liquid formula of artificial coloring agents. Also contain a silicone and artificial fragrance. The following are free from PPD, peroxide and ammonia, but contain some petrochemical derivatives / artificial preservatives. They are usually a bit more effective than 100% natural options - especially in darkening or highlighting dark hair, and covering greys - but the synthetic dyes in them can trigger allergies in a few women. Despite brand names or product descriptions which often suggest the opposite, these kits typically use artificial coloring agents - with perhaps a few natural ingredients. Henna, indigo, amla, arnica, acai, Brazil nut and other ingredients originating from Brazil and India.Īn ‘intermediate’ option. The creams additionally contain water, alcohol, glycerin and a few other ingredients - including essential oils. The powders contain henna, indigo, curcuma, beet, ratania and other extracts, with wheat protein and alginates. Sante Herbal Hair Color (US) / Sante Herbal Hair Colour (UK) These are solid henna blocks, also containing coffee, Irish moss and indigo, blended into cocoa butter, and with added essential oils.Īnother pure powder brand, featuring various hennas (neutral, red, black), plus flowers of marigold and camomile. Lush Henna Hair Dyes (US) / Lush Colour (UK) Some are powders, but most are cream blends containing henna, jojoba, walnut, rhubarb, beetroot, with added algin, wheat protein and essential oils. Very attractive looking kits, with only the purest of powders - indigo, henna and senna.ġ00% natural brand from Germany. Straightforward and pure powders containing only henna, cassia, amla, indigo and neem. ![]() Powders should be mixed with water before application. The following are all free from PPD, as well as ammonia, peroxide and synthetic colours, additives or preservatives. ![]() The results may only last a few washes, but they do not damage hair, as they do not penetrate the hair shaft. These are unlikely to trigger allergies in their pure forms, although a few contain added essential oils which some people may react to.ġ00% natural ‘dyes’ such as these can’t change you from dark to light or vice versa, but they can help to conceal partial grey hair quite well, and add a deeper red or brown tone to your hair. The safest options are natural botanical colors, which use henna, cassia, beetroot, coffee, indigo and other plant extracts to impart color. With a few interesting exceptions (see bottom), most options fall into one of three main categories. Angry red rashes around the hair line, ears and eyes caused by PPD can also be serious and unpleasant. In worst cases, it causes swelling around the face and neck, with difficulty breathing. ![]() Hair color, hair colour, hair dye, henna dye, PPD, PPD-freeĪllergy to paraphenylenediamine or p-phenylenediamine - better known as PPD - in permanent hair dye can be severe. Eczema / skin allergy, free from skincare
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