It has become a routine for many people to depend on hair dye to conceal white hair. Using hair dye helps in boosting your self esteem adding good looks to your face. Hair dye is no more a cosmetic product since it has become a regular item for many. In this article you will get to know how far using hair dye is safe and whether it can cause allergy.
PPD :
Para phenylenediamine is the major ingredient used in many hair dyes. It is the powerful chemical used for darkening the hair which is largely used for covering grey hair. Actually PPD is approved as a safe cosmetic product as per the cosmetic regulations act. Some companies use PTD Para toluenediamine in hair dye which can cause allergic reaction. Again the same product can be harmless for some and not for others.
Symptoms Of Hair Dye Allergy :
Hair dye can cause mild allergy and irritation at the areas that have been exposed. Slight irritation and inflammation of skin resembling dermatitis can occur in the scalp. Contact dermatitis can occur on the chest and shoulder region also. In moderate cases it can cause reddening of skin in your scalp. In addition it can cause irritation and swelling of eyes and face if you have spilled it on your face while applying hair dye. Some people would have additional symptoms of closing the eyelids and swelling of face.
Often the symptoms are only mild and will get resolved in few minutes. Initial allergy and irritation would be there for some people while using hair dye for the first time. If you are worried you can always test it before using. Patch testing can be done on selected spot to check if particular hair dye is causing allergy. You can consult your GP or dermatologist to identify the right hair dye. However if you have developed allergy once you should avoid using any other brands also since most of them uses the same chemical.