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Hair Color:Tinting Shampoos and Conditioners:Ingredients:Q • How is Advanced Cosmetic Technologies’ Hair Coloring Kit different from other hair colorants?It’s simple – ours is the only permanent hair color that contains 100% plant-based dye and is completely free of potentially harmful ingredients like p-Phenylenediamine (PPD), resorcinol, m-aminophenol, p-aminophenol, toluene- 2,5-diamine, azo-dyes, diazo-dyes, disperse dyes, ammonia, and parabens. All of our ingredients are carefully checked against toxicological data to ensure safety.Hair Color:Q • I want to go a lighter shade than my current hair color. How do I choose the best shade for me?Our permanent hair color products contain no bleach or peroxide, so they won’t “lift” your existing color to deposit a lighter one. Our super-pure, natural plant dyes gently deposit lush color to enhance your existing shade, cover grey, add highlights or deepen your color, depending on your original color and which of our colors you use. See our color reference chart to help choose the right shade for you.If you do wish to go lighter, you can use a lightening product that contains bleach or peroxide to lighten your hair prior to using our natural hair coloring kit.Q • Why do I need to apply heat with a hair dryer?Heat helps the color to spread and penetrate deeper into the hair shaft for better color coverageQ • How long will my color last?Typically our permanent color lasts up to 40 shampoos. To maximize your color, try our Color Fixative Shampoo and Conditioner. They’re specially formulated to lock in color while gently yet effectively cleansing and conditioning hair.Q • Why do you recommend using Stain Guard?Our product is very gentle yet effective and darker colors may slightly stain the skin during the coloring process. This is easily prevented by applying Stain Guard or lemon juice around the hairline prior to applying color. Stains can also be easily removed with Stain Guard or lemon juice after the color is rinsed out of the hair if needed. They will also work to remove any color that may have gotten onto tubs, tile or sinks as well.Tinting Shampoos and Conditioners:Q • How long will the color last?Our tinting shampoos and conditioners are semi-permanent. Typically, semi-permanent colors will last up to 5 shampoos, so they will eventually wash out once you stop regular use of the product. Due to the unique nature of each of the different natural colorants, be sure to follow the specific usage instructions for the one you select for best results .Ingredients:Q • How can I learn more about the safety and toxicity of different hair colorants and ingredients on the market?Before using any hair color, we suggest you do your own research. There are a number of on-line resources and articles on the topic, including:www.skindeep.org: a cosmetic database hosted by The Environmental Working Group, Skin Deep contains more than 23,000 ingredients and formulas with the toxicity ratings of individual ingredients and brands, including more than 600 rated hair coloring brands.www.cir-safety.org: the website of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review board, a division of the Personal Care Products Council (formerly the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association)An informed consumer is a safe consumer. Do your research on questionable ingredients. And most importantly, do a 48 hours patch test before using any hair dye formula for the first time.Q • What is PPD?PPD is the abbreviation for the chemical compound paraphenylene diamine (p-Phenylenediamine). PPD is the main component in most oxidative, or permanent, hair colors. In other words, virtually every oxidative formula contains PPD or a derivative of PPD. Even other hair color brands that claim to be ‘natural’ contain some level of PPD, even if it’s a low one. According to Skin Deep (www.skindeep.org), p-Phenylenediamine has a hazard score of 10, the highest possible. It is also known as a sensitizer that can instigate an immune system response that can include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin. The Cancer Prevention Coalition (www.preventcancer.com) includes PPD on its list of ingredients to avoid in cosmetic and lists it as an overt carcinogen.Q • Are there any other ingredients of permanent (oxidative) hair color that can be hazardous?Yes, there are many ingredients of permanent (oxidative) hair colorants that can be potential sensitizers and are suspected hazards. We suggest paying particular attention to developments regarding resorcinol, m-aminophenol, p-aminophenol, toluene- 2, 5-diamine.There is growing evidence that these ingredients or their combinations are also potential sensitizers. We suggest checking their hazard score in the Skin Deep database. In our opinion non-oxidative dyes are preferable.Q • Are there non-oxidative semi-permanent dyes that can be hazardous? If so, how can I identify them?Yes. There are some non-oxidative dyes that may be of potential concern. We suggest researching Azo-Dyes, in particular Diazo-Dyes. It is hard to identify them just by looking at ingredient lists. Most Azo-Dyes are red, orange, and black. Generally speaking it is prudent to research the red, orange and black dyes in the semi-permanent formula you are considering prior to purchase and use.Q • Why can ammonia be bad for my hair?In addition to having a strong, unpleasant odor, ammonia or ammonium hydroxide can generally irritate your skin during prolonged exposure. Ammonia is used with oxidative (permanent) dyes to open up hair cuticle and to allow p-Phenylenediamine-based dye to penetrate into the hair shaft. Significant hair damage can occur at high enough concentrations. Our products are ammonia-free.Q • What is resorcinol?Resorcinol is a component of oxidative hair dye formulas. According to Skin Deep it is hazardous with a score of 8. Resorcinol is classified as an irritant and suspected as a potential allergen and potential carcinogen. Many brands have stopped use of resorcinol in their products. Our products are resorcinol-free.Q • What are parabens?Parabens are a type of preservative that are typically used in personal care products. There are several different types of parabens. Methylparaben, the most commonly used, is an ester of methyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid. Other commonly used parabens are Propylparaben and Butylparaben. Propylparaben is the ester of n-propyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid. Butylparaben is the ester of butyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid. There is some evidence of carcinogenicity of some parabens when added to food. While there is no direct evidence of linking paraben use in personal care products and cancer, more and more brands are replacing parabens with other preservatives. All of our products are paraben-free.
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