Key Points
The surge in hair dye allergies raises crucial questions about the scientific intricacies underpinning this seemingly harmless cosmetic ritual...
Para-phenylenediamine, commonly known as PPD, is a synthetic compound present in over 1,000 hair dye formulations, making it a popular choice in about 70 per cent of hair dyes globally..
Apart from PPD, other chemicals in hair dyes, like toluene-2, 5-diamine, p-aminophenol, m-aminophenol, resorcinol, monoethanolamine, ammonium persulphates, ammonium thioglycolates, glyceryl thioglycolates, and sodium metabisulphite, can also lead to skin problems...
By following these guidelines, you can reduce the risk of skin reactions and ensure a safer experience with hair dye...
This alternative aims to provide non-allergenic aromatic amine hair dyes, offering a safe and effective option compared to traditional para-phenylenediamine..
