A study in The International Journal of Cancer showed findings of increased risk of breast cancer in black women using Permanent dye ( was associated with 45% higher breast cancer risk), and 7% higher risk in white women. Nonprofessional application of semipermanent dye to others was associated with breast cancer risk. This to me suggests that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Studies
New Study shows hairloss associated with monoethanolamines(MEA) in hair colorants
An investigation of dermatitis and subsequent hairloss revealed that hair colorants with monoethanolamines with peroxide induced oxidative stress and cell toxicity in human hair. Continue reading
Your Shampoo Will Affect Your Hair Health
A recent study in the International Journal of Trichology (Jan 2015) reveals a study proving that alkaline PH in shampoos can cause swelling, friction and cuticle damage. These shampoos make your hair feel really clean because they swell your hair shaft. The swollen cuticle layer is open and more prone to breakage and damage. Of … Continue reading
More Scientific Proof of Damage of Non Ammonia Permanent Haircolors
A recent scientific study published in the January 2014 Issue of Cosmetic Science Review indicates that monoethanolamine( the “ammonia substitute” in non ammonia permanent hair colors)is 85% MORE DAMAGING than ammonia. The study was measured by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) on the cysteic acid level measurement with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) photomicrographs to visualize … Continue reading
Hearing loss among hair stylists: A review of risk assessment
Globalization in the modern world is the key contributor to a shift in the beauty or cosmetic industry. Although the beauty industry is booming in the modern world, it accompanies with it several associated occupational health hazards. Among them, the most frequent health hazards comprise exposure to harmful chemicals (carcinogens and toxic chemicals), musculoskeletal symptoms, … Continue reading
Propylene Glycol Toxicity; An Assessment
Today, millions of people use hair dyes on regular basis, without knowing the negative aspects of the chemicals that they are applying to their skin.. It’s really very difficult to know the extent and frequency of chemical ingredients used in hair dyes and associated health risks.Most companies do not even talk about quantities of ingredients … Continue reading
Non Ammonia Colors ..A Synopsis
“Evaluation of the risk assessment of the hair dye ingredients: an update” The use of hair dyes is a choice of millions of people today owing to coverage of grey hairs or cosmetic reasons. The hair dye products represent the most reactive chemicals that are in use in cosmetic industries and consist of a large … Continue reading
Beauty accompanied with Disease: Health risk of sulfites in cosmetic industry Sulfites in cosmetic industry: a friend or a foe? Unravelling the health hazard mystery of sulfites in cosmetic industry
Sulfites represent a group of chemicals [such as sodium and potassium sulfites, bisulfites, metabisulfites and sulphur dioxide (SO2)] and are widely used as a preservative/ additives in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. Sulfites react with water and cause release of sulfur dioxide gas, an unpleasant gas that can trigger broncho-constriction and breathing difficulties. Clinical symptoms … Continue reading
Nonammonia Hair Dyes Make Your Hair Fall out?
A recent study in 2012 from The Journal of Dermatology Science reveals that mixing hydrogen peroxide and nonammonia haircolors containing monoethanolamine may cause dermatitis and hair loss. EcoColors Haircolor does not contain this chemical. Continue reading
Ethanolamines are toxic to sea life
A recent study by The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University Venice , in Venice Italy revealed that monoethanolamine, triethanolamine , and diethanolamine(MEA,TEA,and DEA)have the potential to be toxic to sea life depending on the concentrations of exposure. I wonder how this relates to nonammonia haircolors with ethanolamines being dumped down someone’s drain..especially salon … Continue reading
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