Perhaps worth having a patch test to get better clarity, Jackie? ONLY ANSWER IF YOU KNOW!! My hairdresser tried Elumen by Goldwell which was the only color listed! The following is a quote from their site . Always perform a patch test at least two days before dyeing your hair, even with a more natural option, even if it’s a product you have safely used before (see also comment from Joolz, below). I suffered through the contact dermatitis rashes for the sake of coloring my hair. There are very long lists of ingredients in each of the products — which means those with allergies may have a lot to check — but completely natural, free of any oxidising agents, and uses only botanical and mineral-based colorants, that work using a patented method. I have bleached my hair before, and also colored it lighter (both at salons and at home), but last year decided to go black and had an allergic reaction. My lifesaver: Lustrous Henna, a wonderful Henna-based hair coloring option available from Saba Botanical. The Argan Oil Colorant contains toluene-2,5-diamine sulphate, which is TDS, so if you think you are allergic to it, then you should avoid this product. #1 Contact dermatitis. I did only use it with foils so that there was limited contact with my skin, but for now at least I can manage my scattering of grey hair. Entirely natural and innovative product — the Color Restorer (right) — billing itself as ‘the only product in the world that restores grey hair to its true color’. I’m a bit confused and if you can please clarify. Kevin Murphy- Color me Hey Asnat. Hi Nadine, Oh absolutely – natural compounds are far likelier to trigger an allergy than a synthetic one, which are often ‘designed’ to be safer. It’s so difficult to guess correctly when there are so many products and ingredients out there. Have you tried Naturtint Reflex Black? henna. I did the necessary patch tests several times, but on my scalp in areas that I know are particularly sensitive. Make sure you do a patch test with anything new. The other so far has not reacted, but it will require further patch tests than just one spot to make sure before I even consider coloring my whole head. My hair looks dreadful at the moment, it is a light orangey colour, I need to colour it as it is getting me down. Good luck, A. Pingback: Hair dye tests | Allergy Insight. My hair stylist is doing a lot of research into products for me, but I am losing hope that I will ever find anything that is even semi-permanent but does not cause me to react. I tried the Wella product and still had an allergic reaction to it. Some of the best semi-natural dyes do not contain substances such as ammonia, peroxide or PPD. All brands Id used were pure, because I had learned about black henna and other additives. But many women (mostly women) want to continue to do so, so we have to find the best and safest ways where possible to help them. It’s difficult for me to recommend on effectiveness. They seem to use phenoxyethanol as preservative instead. The NaturVital (Link in the article above) are PPD free but use TDS – a safer, but not fully safe, alternative, and many with PPD allergy react to. I know it’s frustrating for you, but it’s just impossible to give this sort of guarantee of ‘safety’. After many attempts at locating PPD free dyes, I’ve since found the herbatint vegetal semi permanent colour which I’ve been using for ever since as it was always readily available at our Wellness and Herbal stores. https://www.philly.com/philly/health/health-news/the-potent-allergen-thats-soaking-into-millions-of-graying-heads-20170915.html, https://www.katelouiseblogs.com/2017/01/how-to-hide-greys-when-youre-allergic.html. Very attractive looking kits, with only the purest of powders — indigo, henna and senna. I’ve now had a response from Calura by Oligo with regard to their ingredients. Same goes for Kevin Murphy color. This is particularly relevant with regards to so-called black henna tattoos, which are offered at many tourist hotspots around the world, and contain PPD in potentially very high levels, but perhaps little or no henna. In addition to PPD allergy , I am also allergic to propylyn glycol, which is in most developers . Saw an advertisement for Madison Reed hair dye and it’s PPD free, so I tried it and am in love! Hi Jem. There’s an extensive drug list that mentions the ingredients I listed. The henna dyes the brow hairs as well as staining the skin below with the desired shade, making the brows appear fuller. Here are some other unique options offering more permanent solutions through natural means: Hairprint (US / International) Just something to think about and consider before making any kind of permanent or chemical changes or enhancements to the only body we are going to have. There are so many products listed on the web, can you PLEASE help sort out a good choice! Any information that you can give me would be really helpful. Hannah Natural (US) Is PPD harmful? I decided to jump in the shower right then and wash it all off, and take a Benadryl. No need to mix with anything; its ready to apply. Thanks Jay. I would still be very wary of this as it’s in the same family of chemicals – it’s full name is in fact ME-PPD. Surya may have some products which could work? I refuse to go grey! Hey Alex, I ordered Hairprint and checked the ingredients. Thanks. Learn more about the dangers of black henna … I have included a link to a forum for people with ppd. If you are sure you can tolerate the PPD-alternative ingredients (PTD / TDS etc), then Naturvital ColourSafe could be an option (just don’t use the shampoo – and double check your chosen shade, as I didn’t check all). Vatika henna hair colours, with added herbal ingredients, is a natural based solution to colouring your hair without any damage. September 3, 2018 I switched to pure henna. Well, as I was using the brush to put the hair color on select areas, I got a spot of it on my arm. It does use food-grade botanical ingredients, but some unusual ones, teamed with minerals, and it does use peroxide too. Do you know whether the Scott Cornwall hair colour products are safe? Madison Reed I believe are Category 3 – they use TDS in their permanent hair colour options, so it won’t be suitable for everyone with PPD allergy. What is PPD and what is its connection to henna? Hi Alex, my hairdresser thought henna color wouldn’t work for me. Not sure I agree with the NHS comment about ‘allergy today, no allergy tomorrow’ … in fact, I don’t understand how they could say that. It is ammonia free and does not contain any harsh chemicals. I saw in some places it supposed to be ppd free? The following are all free from PPD, as well as ammonia, peroxide and synthetic colours, additives or preservatives. Phenoxyethanol is a known irritant so be careful using products with it as well. We use Keune Tinta, with excellent results. The only legal use of PPD in cosmetics is as a hair dye. Though liquid eyeliner and mascara don’t list PDD as an ingredient, after I became sensitive to PDD, liquid eyeliner caused me to have a burn line underneath the liner, so switched to using a pencil. Try using henna hair dyes. Below are some tips on Elumen. Are you aware of a safe product that i can use without these ingredients. CoSaMo (US / Canada) Pingback: Sulfite free hair dye | Allergy Insight. I’m using black on my gray hair. Shockingly, it not only contains PPD — counter-intuitively to many, no doubt, given it’s henna-themed branding — but it also contains it in quantities too high to be sold on the EU market, whose cosmetic laws place a restriction of 2% PPD in the final solution as mixed according to instructions. Henna contains substances that might help fight certain infections. Two days later, my head was a little itchy, but it didn’t make me stop in my tracks or anything. I’m sensitive to Almay’s mascara, which is supposed to be less toxic. Add to Cart Add to Cart ... Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Web site. Which free from products are still missing? Despite its efficacy in coloring hair, PPD has a … And if you’re looking for safe PPD-free hair colours and dyes, then click here for a long list of permanent, semi-permanent, temporary, and alternative options. The following are free from PPD, peroxide and ammonia, but contain some petrochemical derivatives / artificial preservatives. Recently I got tired of continually dying my grey roots, so I decided to let them grow in and go back to being a blonde or light white color, so the grey would blend in. So, moral of the story, just because it is natural (like nuts, grass, pollen etc), we can still have a reaction. Bear in mind that you have to be even more careful outside Europe, where restrictions on PPD may not apply. I,too, am allergic to PPD along with many other things. thanks! Two years ago I had a bad reaction to professional hair color. This ingredient may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Their main ingredient is mucuna pruriens. These are both color lines I use regularly. It uses peroxide to oxidise plant and mineral ingredients to recreate the lost natural and original pigment in your hair shafts, in the pattern (or ‘hair print’) that is unique to each of us. I wish I had found it sooner. Thanks for looking into G6pd. For more on ME+, see this article: https://www.allergy-insight.com/ppd-allergy-and-the-gentle-molecule/, [Editor’s Note: I am publishing this as it’s an interesting and clearly genuine personal experience, which also alerts readers to the fact that shampoos can very rarely contain PPD. I have tried Daniel Field before but never put near scalp as I dont trust it enough. Goodness – thanks for that. My hair is dark brown/black. Blend of artificial colors and a few natural botanicals. The product is easy to use, no mess, no fuss, and my hair looks and feels great even after using only half of the mixture. Well I think the lesson here is to always do a patch test first and not hope for a spot to fall on your arm!! One week later, all of a sudden I developed a lot of severe food allergies. Hello . Anybody can recommend something that is free if those ? I woke up covered in sweat and slowly started feeling better, we finished my hair and I went home. Pingback: Allergen free skincare | Allergy Insight. Information here: https://www.allergy-insight.com/hair-dye-tests/ I had severe allergies to lots of things when I was a kid, so I’m guessing that has made me sensitive to PPD. I would certainly consider it if you feel you meet the advice and recommendations on the Hairprint site. I’m reluctant to try henna. A.G.]. A lot of the henna products are indigo-free. Surya Henna Cream (Worldwide) Tried Henna, it is good and no itch but it cannot cover my grey hair. And after 40 or 50 years old, it is harder to fight off/heal after colds, flu, muscle pulls, surgery, bone breaks, etc. Two creams, applied one after the other to the hair, to which heat must then be applied. Well it’s got TDS (toluene-2,5-diamine sulphate) which is mentioned in my article, so PPD-free, but still a permanent dye with an oxidiser, and which may still cause problems for those with PPD allergy. ‘More natural’ preservatives tend to be weaker preservatives, so it’s always going to be a compromise. I have lately found out that PPD, Resorcinol and henna cause reactions when you have this condition. That spot started breaking out in itchy spots! Hairprint, mentioned as an alternative to the main 3 options, could be suitable, but it depends on your particular circumstances. If anyone know about, Pls. Hairprint (mentioned in article) might be another worth looking at. GOLDWELL Elumen has brought out two new colours to cover grey hair NN@6 and NN@8. I am 75% gray. I used a Clairol permanent “root color” dye, thinking that if I was only doing a small portion of my hair, I’d be less likely to be allergic. There are thousands of cosmetic ingredients, and millions of people, and people’s skin reacts differently. I can’t find them, so can’t comment. Some use things like beetroot, cassia, coffee etc. COLOUR DEVELOPING EMULSION: 30 Vol Aqua/Water/Eau, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-6, Ceteareth-33, Oxyquinoline Sulfate, Etidronic Acid. This one should be safe for you: https://www.organicchoice.co.za/colouring/639-100-herbal-hair-colours-powder-logona.html#/shade-henna_black, Thanks so much for the recommendation of the Naturtint Reflex Black. It’s possible that you react to TDS and other related chemicals to PPD, which are used in PPD-free ‘permanent’ dyes. Probably wont happen though.. sadly! For a long-lasting result, pair our hennas with our Amla Powder. Straightforward and pure powders containing only henna, cassia, amla, indigo and neem. I really don’t know sorry Carlos, whether mucuna pruriens is related to fava. Hi Leonita. I would consider the possibility that you’ve become sensitive to another ingredient – perhaps speak to your dermatologist for further patch testing? hi, I wanted to know PHYTOCOLOR SENSITIVE colour products. It may be PPD; it may be something else. I’ve looked at Calura by Oligo but I can’t find much information about it on their site, and not their ingredients either. If you want to try another permanent option, there’s a new ‘allergy gentle’ molecule in some Clairol dyes – more information here: https://www.allergy-insight.com/ppd-allergy-and-the-gentle-molecule/ – but again, there are no guarantees and there is a small possibility of a reaction here too. Yes, they have TDS, according to this: https://cdn1.costatic.com/documents/composition/phytocolor-sensitive-coloration-permanente.pdf Thanks, Alex. Suitable for black and brown untreated hair. Allergy to PPD in permanent hair dye can be severe. So now exchange grey for glossy and glamorous colour. I just checked Hairprint ingredients and I think you’re safe with them, but perhaps drop them a line just to double check beforehand. The creams additionally contain water, alcohol, glycerin and a few other ingredients — including essential oils. The manufacturers say that they have not been notified of any confirmed allergic reaction to their product. Perhaps a fragrance? It prevents hair damage and nourishes the hair. Otherwise, I don’t know of any other common solutions other than the ones mentioned in the article above. I had used this many years ago to enhance my natural red highlights. In worst cases, it causes swelling around the face and neck, and difficulty breathing. Ensure you choose from the Reflex range. The information in this article regarding other chemicals in hair dye that can cause reactions is spot-on and important to note–thank you for that. Redness only lasted a day but now too scared to try any permanent hair dye. It’s very difficult to advise. On the flip side, it’s highly allergenic, and potentially dangerous to those who have developed a sensitivity to it. Good that it’s worked for you. Pingback: PPD allergy and the gentle molecule | Allergy Insight, I heard japan, Korea & Spain made PPD free Genuine Black hair dye. I don’t know sorry, and I’d hate to generalise anyway. https://www.ellustore.com/elumen-ingredients/. We needed paraben free products and SSL free. Thanks for that input – very interesting and sorry you went through that. It is an azo dye but you still will need to patch test as some people with PPD allergy can also experience some cross senisitation. PPD is also commonly used in temporary tattoos, dark colored cosmetics, and even in textile dyes and printing inks. I’ve heard of them – and I think they’re launching next month, possibly in Boots. Thank you very much. Anything you can recommend would be great! Since I live in Israel and all of the options mentioned above will require special order from overseas, I really want to try and make a good decision. But good you’ve found a safe one with Surya. Most people tolerate phenoxyethanol. Just a small patch test on my arm and reacted pretty severely like I have in the past. I work as a model, and it is important for me to keep beautiful hair – but now my roots are coming out, and it’s not looking great. Do you have an online link to the brand? I am naturally blonde (somewhere in between dark blonde/strawberry blonde). Wella- Koleston Perfect Innosense. PPD intensifies the dark colour, sharpens definition, speeds up the tattooing process and makes the tattoo last longer. Try Goldwell Elumen. It will not color/fix white or “highly gray” hair. The best henna based hair color is from Lagona (German brand) that we can buy at Whole Foods; its absolutely fantastic, completely pure, in a cream form. Hairprint is propylene glycol-free (they say so on their website). It is free of PPD, PTD, ammonia, artificial colours, synthetic preservatives (such as parabens), sulphates, gluten and silicones, and is vegan. Powders are typically mixed with water before application. I hope this helps. thank you. Pure henna, amla and indigo powders at low prices. After I became allergic to PDD, –NOW, after I wash my hair, I dip a cotton ball in a baby food jar with red and green food coloring and dab it on my gray streaks, (and take an umbrella with me, in case I get caught in the rain)! Thanks for your input. Wella Koleston Perfect Innosense – this seems to contain a patented dye molecule called ME+ which is related to PPD / TDS, but seems to be less likely to trigger allergies. Please make sure your indigo does not contain PPD, which is can be quite damaging to the hair, and skin. Hi Paula. Black henna tattoos can increase your risk of a reaction to Just for Men or other hair dyes. I’m PPD allergic an STILL have reactions to Kevin Murphy and some other “PPD free” brands. Can you please advise me which product should I get to cover my grey hair with black hair dye that have No Ammonia, no peroxide and no PPD. I had recent allergy patch testing & was found sensitive to PPD. I’ve dyed my hair black for as long as I can remember. Pure Henna Conditioning while still being gentle on the hair. Solely synthetic colorants. A lot of the boxed henna kits sold in stores have chemicals in them (and "black henna" can be pure PPD!!) I am absolutely thrilled with the results. Sorry, I forgot to ask, How wrong I was. is it true. May I suggest that you extend the time you recommend for the patch test? Very affordable, too! About 3 years ago, after I got it dyed, my scalp started itching and I had knots in the back of my head. Just heard back from them, Sal – sorry for the delay. So-called “black henna” may contain the “coal tar” color p-phenylenediamine, also known as PPD. Joel Warren, a master colorist and the co-founder of Warren-Tricomi salons, believes that hair becomes healthier and fuller when using a plant-based dye like henna. Maria Moore on Can Rainwash dye release henna and cassia? Sante Herbal Hair Color (US) / Sante Herbal Hair Colour (UK) If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this. All the best, Alex. On oxidation, usually through exposure to air, it … I don’t know of any permanent hair color products which are PPD free and don’t contain TD/TDS, other than the new ones with ME+. Thanks for drawing my attention to G6PD. Thanks for letting me know about Elumen as I’d not come across it before, but could be considered another ‘alternative’ to the three main options out there. Tints of Nature Semi-Permanent (UK) I was told to never color my hair again as it could be deadly (anaphylactic) if I was ever exposed again. There are plenty of trusted suppliers of pure henna powder and other 100% botanical products which should be. Perform allergy test 48 hours before each use. Into which category do their products fall? Anyway, this is very difficult. I’ve always wanted to write about favism and now see it’s related, so will take a closer look at the issue. There are some other ingredients used in cosmetics which can ‘cross react’ with PPD – meaning that if you react to PPD you may also react to them. Then maybe go silver. Let me know how you get on! Randi, that’s a troubling story. If henna does not work for you and you wish to / need to avoid ammonia, peroxide and PPD then I’m afraid choices are restricted to those in Category 2, above. The PPD-free options are all given in the article. Then one day my stylist did a dark brown with a purple rinse. I use henna and indigo to get a dark brown. Please read our Privacy Policy and our Affiliates Disclosure in 'About' more information Accept. Ultimately, I feel you must see an allergy specialist – the food allergies are an additional burden that need to be evaluated properly. But remember that alternative products contain alternative ingredients (such as preservatives -in this case phenoxyethanol) which can trigger allergies. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this. But sadly there are no guarantees in life! I didn’t check for your allergens, but you may find it of interest: http://mi-free.com/tattoo-creams-and-balms/. I recently covered this on another site I edit, with respect to another allergen (MI). My understanding is that mucuna pruriens is a legume? I am very pleased that you found a product that works for you. Primarily artificial colors with small proportions of henna and botanical extracts derived from walnut, carrot, camomile, guarana and others. On skin, it leaves an orangey stain. I dread to think the mess I would have been in if I had only waited 2 days. I am allergic to hair dye and so have spent ages looking at the alternatives. I used henna and cassia (an old formula for me.) Hello! Either way, it is often recommended as the safest conceivable alternative, as reactions to it are almost unheard of. Thank you! KB@7 etc.). the ingredients: COLOUR DEVELOPING EMULSION: 20 Vol Aqua/Water/Eau, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-6, Ceteareth-33, Oxyquinoline Sulfate, Etidronic Acid. Please, please do careful proper patch tests with them before you consider using them. These are unlikely to trigger allergies in their pure forms, although a few contain added essential oils which some people may react to. 100% 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. Now, I wear gloves and a mask at work so I can continue to pay bills. I’m afraid ‘trial and error’ is something many women have to accept, although a trichologist may be able to advise in more detail. no risk? Thank you! My main goal is grey hair coverage, long lasting is of course a bonus. At least, cosmetic allergies are. If henna does not work for you and you wish to / need to avoid ammonia, peroxide and PPD then I’m afraid choices are restricted to those in Category 2, above. January 5, 2020 The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. And to think someone would have cuts put into their skin and put ink under the epidermis is scary. Instead of PPD, a few products use 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. Logona (Worldwide) , I have always used Clairol no 79 in dark brown it washed out after 6washes and didn’t contain anything nasty, but clairol have been sold to Coty and have discontinued it, I don’t want to use anything with ppd, amonia or peroxide, does anyone know of anything similar that I can use. PPD hair dye is used in both salon and at-home color because it is an effective ingredient in coloring dark hair. (One I’d used was Menhandi that I had been using for a long time on and off.) I will add this to the article – thanks for bringing it to my attention. No problem. Water, cetearyl alcohol, ceteth-20, oleyl alcohol, ethanolamine, ceteth-15, stearic acid, toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate, propylene glycol, steartrimonium chloride, ceteth-10, behenyl alcohol, polyquaternium-10, resorcinol, mineral oil, amodimethicone, artemisia vulgaris extract, cnidium officinale root extract, chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, panax ginseng root extract, threonine, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed keratin, pca, m-aminophenol, dioleyl phosphate, oleth-5 phosphate, cocamide dea, ethanolamine thioglycolate, 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol hydrochloride, disodium edta, p-aminophenol, sodium ascorbate, butylene glycol, alcohol, fragrance. So now whenever you think about hair colouring, look forward to a safe and convenient experience with Vatika Henna Hair colour. On day 7 – A FULL WEEK AFTER THE COLORING – I broke out into swelling on my scalp, an ungodly itchiness, and hives all over my body! based. The most informed dermatologist on the topic is from the UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA dermatologist Bruce Brod he is cited in most of the medical literature. Although henna obtained naturally is free of chemicals, in some cases PPD (Para-phenylenediamine) is added to henna mixtures to … Alex. I had a PPD-type reaction to Palette by Nature. It may not be PPD (although it is certainly highly possible). I have been using the product for about two months now and have not had a single allergic reaction and my grays are covered pretty well and the color looks natural (I have dark hair). Carefully follow instructions, and always double check ingredients, as these occasionally change. The safest options are natural botanical dyes and rinses, which use henna, cassia, beetroot, coffee, indigo and other plant extracts to impart color. After 2 severe reactions I have become to scared to try anything else. Thanks soooooo much. Never heard of it, sorry, Jane. Unfortunately, no dye or color can be ‘allergy free’ for everyone. I used to use a product called CAMO was all good and then i had 2 episodes that gave me breathing problems and hours of feeling like i was going to pass out. Which free from products are still missing. I didn’t have a reaction, but it didn’t cover all my grey and after 2-3 days looked like it needed to be colored again. The reason I wrote is because people don’t always understand how dangerous hair color is. The only one out there for me is Surya Brasil Henna Cream – Natural Hair Colouring – Dark Brown – 70ml At the moment people allergic to PPD are buying the product on ebay, Amazon or trying to find a hairdresser that uses it but as mentioned it is an Azo dye and there can be cross reaction so an initial patch test is required.In order to ensure the product is genuine it would be best to patch test each bottle. First I would recommend you go for patch testing to a/ determine whether you really are allergic and b/ find out what you’re allergic to. Have you tried the Naturtint Reflex Black, mentioned in the article near the Herbatint Vegetal? Trying to narrow down my choices. The FDA states "So-called "black henna" may contain the "coal tar" color p-phenylenediamine, also known as PPD. Who sells it? If henna doesn’t work for you, then you need to consider the options given in Section 2 in the article – semi-permanent. I had been coloring my hair for over 20 years without any problems or signs of problems to come. I was still dealing with itchy skin for a little bit, until the Benadryl took effect, and then I was ok. I tried Kevin Murphy’s Colour Me range yesterday. Thanks for sharing, Kathy. i’m a guy that’s gone grey in his 30’s. Espanol? Hi Kathy, I want to avoid PPD and TDS. i’ve looked at the Kevin Murphy website but it is not the most user friendly and can’t see any sign of ingredients listings … Reason I ask is that yes, it may contain something which cross-reacts with PPD, but it may also be an entirely different ingredient to which you are sensitive, and others with PPD allergy might not be. You could try Hairprint, mentioned in the article, but see the Will Hairprint Work for Me section on their site. As I said previously, it may be worth dropping Hairprint a line – maybe now to find out exactly what type of extract from mucuna is used and whether they know more about safety for G6PD. ( it does sound too good to be true! In the Tapatalk forum most members do not recommend TDS products as they have all eventually become allergic to it as well . Good luck! Firstly, I have to say that everything’s a chemical, including water. See this article for more on that: https://www.allergy-insight.com/ppd-allergy-and-the-gentle-molecule/. Having G6PD means i can’t have anything from fava beans. tell me brand name or other details, Hello i am allergy hair color parafenilendiamina what’s hair color i need. Although henna ingredients are sometimes used in formulated cosmetics — such as those in Surya Brasil’s Henna Cream — I’d always assumed that any henna-based hair dye would be PPD free, as I was certain the permanent oxidative hair dye manufacturers restricted themselves to only artificial coloring agents within their formulations. Pingback: Black henna tattoos | Allergy Insight. Indeed you’re right – you have to balance whether changing your appearance, however you do it – through hair dye or tattoos or even make-up – is worth it given the potential for reactions and sensitivities. I’m also allergic to ppd and after trying a non-ppd permanent hair color and awful reaction, I guess the color had TD/TDS in it (it was a Philip Martin’s color). The ingredient list: The Herbatint Vegetal line look to be propylene glycol-free (but the Herbatint PERMANENT line contains both PPD and propylene glycol). Thanks. I have also included some sources that helped me discover Elumen . Read … They do not contain chemical additives such as parabens, PPD, ammonia, peroxide, or … Also everything is toxic – at a certain dose, and it varies for different individuals. Dabur Vatika Henna Hair Colour Uses And Benefits : The hair color is enriched with the goodness and nourishing property of olive, which is a natural ingredient. Learn how your comment data is processed. With a few exceptions, most options fall into one of three main categories. They are semi-permanent, but use artificial dyes only. Rainbow Research Henna Powders (US) Naturvital ColourSafe contains propylene glycol (but seemingly only in the shampoo, having checked a few examples). can I kindly ask what would you suggest? I speak both if you want specific help. This box contains 6 pouches for 6 uses! I’ll be following your results . It is PPD and tds free. I’d like to clear this matter up before recommending it to the readers of this post. They are usually a little 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. I’m not a medical expert. Hannah Natural – mentioned in the article – have a black henna dye. Thankyou. She would end up with a rash. 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OK, you’re right, and for sure i’m doing a test before any coloring. Semi-permanent or reflexes could be an option! Any suggestions? Often the process involves mixing sachets of chemicals together, applying them to the hair, then later laundering the hair with an unfamiliar shampoo and conditioning it with an unfamiliar conditioner … All in all, there could be many new ingredients being applied in sequence, any number of which could be triggering. The other thing is that many chemicals stay in the body. 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