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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monoethanolamine shown to cause asthma(It’s in nonammonia colors)
The journal of applied toxicology reports a medical study done at Kitasato University School of Medicine on the effects of inhaled monoethanolamine on bronchoconstriction.These results suggest that asthma-like symptoms may result partly from agonistic MEA effects at histamine-H(1) receptors and muscarinic receptors.This means non ammonia colors may aggravate or cause asthma in certain individuals. Just … Continue reading
More Info on toxic Ingredients
A recent study in Germany indicates that some haircolors still contain toxic arylamines. But apparently all arylamines are not created equal, as some cause cancer and some don’t. The concentration apparently determines whether some are toxic. And some are toxic if they are present. Some people think if a product has PPD it’s toxic. According … Continue reading
Ingredient outlawed in cosmetics
A recent study may reveal a relationship between an ingredient in food and Alzheimers and/or diabetes mellitus or parkinsons.This ingredient was present in haircolor before 1980. Most cosmetic companies have discontinued use of this ingredient but according to a Danish Study in 2002, 23 haircolors and 4 hennas were tested for “illegal” ingredients. Many of … Continue reading
Carcinogens found in some Hair Dyes
Some Hair Dyes in China found to contain carcinogens. Continue reading
Contest!
As mentioned on twitter, please comment here about why we should avoid cosmetics with monethanolamine. Best content wins a free haircolor kit. Contest ends April 27. Retweet this and win a chance at free shea butter. Just mention the retweet in the comment box. Continue reading
This blonde uses EcoColors Haircolor
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The truth behind Nonhodgkins Lymphoma and Hair Dye use
Zgang et al(2004) examined the relationship of hair dye use or diet with non hodgkin’s lymphma in a case control study. An increased risk in women was reported in women /who colored their hair before 1980./ These dyes contained a chemical that has since been banned in cosmetics.Diet was linked to increased risk with a … Continue reading
EcoColors Hair Color: Conveniently Green: Video
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Toxicity Of Ingredients
Haircolor toxicity /Ingredient Facts Companies claiming to have organic products, or organic ingredients in their products, may be misleading you. What is an organic product? It depends on who you are talking to. Some say “organic” or “organic extract”, it may mean organic chemicals. These are not from nature. This is EcoColors’ meaning of ORGANIC: … Continue reading