HAIR DYE AND PREGNANCY: IS IT SAFE TO COLOR MY HAIR?

When you use synthetic hair dyes, a small amount of chemicals such as phenylenediamine (PPD) and resorcinol precursors penetrate the skin. In addition, the dye which is formed by the oxidation of these two families of chemicals also penetrates the skin.
Chances are that for the majority of people using hair dye occasionally, the amount absorbed is so small that the dangers are minimal. In fact the greatest risk you may run is some type of allergic reaction.
However, a few studies have suggested a link between synthetic hair dyes and certain cancers.
• The National Cancer Institute suggests that 20 percent of all cases of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in women are due to regularly using permanent hair coloring.
• The Harvard School of Public Health’s epidemiology department discovered that women who use hair coloring five times or more annually are twice as likely to develop ovarian cancer as women who never use hair dye.
• A study published in the International Cancer Journal found that women who use permanent hair coloring are also twice more likely to develop bladder cancer than those who do not.
• According to a study published by The American Journal of Epidemiology, hair stylists who worked with hair dyes for five years or more had tripled their risk of developing breast cancer.
• According to the American Cancer Society, people who used dark hair dye for two decades or more had a four times greater risk of dying from cancers of the immune system, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma.

If you are concerned about your baby’s health, there is a solution. Advanced Cosmetic Technologies (ActNaturals.com) has introduced a completely different dye technology free of harsh chemicals such as PPD, resorcinol and ammonia. This new line of natural hair color is derived entirely from plant extracts. Unlike henna dyes which offer limited color shades and is nearly impossible to remove, The VitaColors line of natural hair color offer an extensive spectrum of shades and can also be easily lifted with lemon juice.

For synthetic dyes to work, the cuticle must be open to allow the dye to penetrate the hair shaft. This is done by raising the pH of the hair surface with ammonia, which also damages the hair. ActNaturals natural hair dyes do not use ammonia; and do not open and damage the cuticle. They instead are bound to the hair by electrostatic charges. By operating at a slightly acidic pH, the natural hair dyes condition the hair instead of damaging it.

So why take the risk during your pregnancy when a better alternative is now available. Use ActNaturals natural hair color dyes.
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