The chemical behind the paint

Hair coloring can give a different appearance to someone, especially because hair color trends keep changing. However, there are dangers of hair dye that must be taken into account before using it.

The safety of chemicals in hair dyes is still often questioned. It may be that hair coloring causes bodily reactions or even diseases that are harmful to health.

 

Health risks from hair dye

Behind the function of coloring your hair to make you more beautiful and younger, the dye contains dangers that must be wary of. Hair dyes contain chemicals that can increase the risk of disease, such as:

• allergy

Hair dye can cause allergies, from mild to severe. Hair dye allergy cases are usually caused by a chemical called paraphenylenediamine (PPD). Although more than 70% of hair dye products in circulation contain PPD, including well-known brands. Some people who are allergic to DPP experience symptoms such as pain around the hair or on the face. In addition, the general effect observed was swelling on the face.

• Cancer

Chemicals in hair dyes can be carcinogenic (cause cancer). These chemicals can enter the body through the pores of the scalp or inhaled during breathing. Cancers that can occur include blood cancer, leukemia and lymphoma, breast cancer and bladder cancer.
The relationship between hair dye and cancer in humans has not been proven 100%. In animals, researchers found that chemicals in hair dyes can increase cancer risk. But research does not have to be the same if applied to humans. In addition, the content of hair dyes continues to grow. If the first hair dye called an aromatic amine can cause cancer in animals, the ingredient is now rarely used.

• poisoning

Some hair dyes contain chemicals called lead acetate. This material has been approved as a hair dye, provided the concentration does not exceed 0.6% w / v. This material is safe to use if you follow the instructions for use. If the concentration is above the limit and inhaled by humans, it will cause poisoning.

Tips for safe hair coloring
If you still want to dye your hair so that you do not endanger your health, you must follow the instructions below.

• Read the package carefully

Read the instructions carefully on the hair dye packaging. Make sure the product is registered with the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM). If you dye your hair in the living room, ask what products they use and how safe they are.

• First do an allergy test

You might not know the allergy test often because you can't wait to get a new hair color soon. Although allergy testing is very important to avoid side effects such as sunburn, itching, redness or other side effects. Allergy testing can be done only at home by applying a small amount of hair dye cream to the back of your ear and then leaving it for up to two days. If, during this time, you don't feel any effect, you can continue to use it safely. If the test results prove otherwise, it is best to look for other products that do not cause allergic reactions in your body.

Avoid mixing different products
Never mix two hair dye products at once. This can damage the hair and scalp.

• Always protect your hands

When dyeing hair at home, protect your hands with gloves. Usually, the manufacturer has provided gloves in the package.

• Apply according to time standards

You might think that keeping hair dye longer can help you get stronger colors. But in reality, it can put you in danger. Better to leave according to the specified time, do not be left longer.

• Rinse hair well

After you finish applying the hair coloring product, clean it from the scalp to the ends of the hair until it is clean. Do not let the rest of the hair dye stick.

• Don't use hair dyes other than hair

Avoid coloring your eyebrows or eyelashes because this can increase the risk of eye infections or even blindness.

• Only partially repainted

Over time, hair will grow and the color will be different from colored hair. To even out the color, you don't need to repaint all the hair. Make hair grow so it doesn't get damaged.

• Choose shiny hair dyes

It's better to choose light colors because dark hair dyes contain more chemicals.

• Avoid whitening techniques

This technique can indeed change the original pigment of hair, but at the same time weakens it. Especially if coupled with blow-dry. Indeed, without this technique, it is not possible to get hair color that is very different from the original color. For example, when you have black hair, plan to change it to blonde or other bright colors.

Hair coloring using hair dyes is interesting. It is best to consider the right use when applying chemicals to hair and scalp. Follow all instructions and warnings on the package. If you are worried about health risks, it is best to avoid them

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