Several types of hair dye have been entered into the European Alert system for non-compliant products. They contain prohibited chemicals, which should not be found in the composition of cosmetic products. The reason? Once absorbed into the body, the substances can affect our health. Even worse is the fact that these products have been released and can be found in almost every store.
Certain types of hair dye pose a chemical risk. Photo source: archive
The representatives of InfoCons announce that following the controls, seven types of hair dye were discovered that contain chemicals and dangerous bacteria. These are:
- Color care cream, Natural & Color shine, from Revia Verona, hair color cream tube 50 ml, LIGHT BROWN N°11;
- Palette Intensive Color Creme, from PALETTE / SCHWARZKPOF for dyeing red hair. The packaging contains a tube of coloring cream (50 ml), a bottle of developing emulsion (50 ml), a bag with a care mask (10 ml), a pair of gloves and instructions for use;
- Garnier Colore Naturale by Garnier, red hair dye cream 5.6;
- Excellence creme 5.6 castano chiaro rosso, d4e la L’OREAL PARIS, hair dye;
- PERMANENT COLORATION SALONPLEX hair dye from Syoss; The product contains a tube of coloring cream (50ml), an application bottle of developing milk (50ml), a bag of conditioner (15ml), an instruction manual and protective gloves;
- Palette professional performance gloss sensation from TESTANERA, hair dye with chocolate chestnut color 6-1.
- Kasviväri Manjistha and Kasviväri Ruskea, from Ekopharma, Henna hair dye, for professional use, 1 kg. The product, which presents a microbiological risk, contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 110 000 cfu/g), yeast and mold (measured value: up to 9500 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
According to the ingredient list, all products except Ekopharma contain 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is banned in cosmetics. BMHCA can affect the reproductive system, harm the health of the unborn child, and cause skin sensitization. The products do not comply with the Regulation on cosmetic products.
