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: Toxic Ingredients
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
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
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
False Advertising and False Marketing Claims
The internet is full of false advertising and false claims. It’s frustrating to see Major companies stoop so low as to make fake medical studies and fake claims against their competitors. I noticed one such company saying EcoColors contains MEA. This is monoethanolamine. Ecocolors dos not contain this ingredient. Is there nothing more sacred than … 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
Do Your Homework
It’s interesting how some companies disguise ingredients, or don’t list them at all. Recently I noticed a company advertising organic propanediol to replace propylene glycol. This is a propylene glycol derivative, derived from the element CARBON and according to The National Cancer Institute as well as other studies, this chemical may cause broad systemic toxicity … Continue reading
Metal exposure in the body from water, food, air and cosmetics
The European Directive was established in 2002. This piece of legislation established a guideline for determining which cosmetics were not allowed to be sold in the EU based on toxic levels of ingredients. This list seems to be updated on occasion adding new chemicals and the quantity of these chemicals allowable in cosmetics, based on … Continue reading
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