Compound Henna' Hair Dye –What Is It?
Not all henna hair dye mixes are completely herbal or all-natural. There is a mysterious henna mix that generally is composed of lower quality henna that contains lower dye content and is mixed with harmful additives and synthetic dyes that can cause severe allergic reaction. Even if the package doesn’t contain PPD (para-phenylenediamine), ammonia or peroxide, this type of hair dye may contain harsh metallic salts, alcohol and synthetic dyes. Since the henna is mixed with synthetic dyes and ‘who knows what else’, the mixture is referred to as: 'Compound Henna' hair dye.
Perhaps, you’re wondering, “How can such products sold without an ingredient label?” It does seem mysterious. However, the answer is that in the countries where the henna is grown, they might not be required to list the ingredients on the label. Once exported, the U.S. importer is not required to re-label the product.
Additionally, the FDA* states, “Because the FPLA does not apply to cosmetic samples and products used exclusively by professionals--for example, for application at a salon, or a booth at a fair or boardwalk--the requirement for an ingredient declaration does not apply to these products.”
That is why purchasing 'mysterious' henna mixed with unknown additives and synthetic dyes can be a costly and potentially dangerous experience**, even when bought at a “professional” beauty supply store.
Tempted to Buy 'Compound Henna'?
We've seen them on the shelves, with an image of a beautiful woman with long, radiant hair. We’re tempted to ‘buy into’ the image. Should we? Maybe we decide to look beyond the image and try and find the ingredient label. We might be surprised that this so-called 'all-natural' henna hair dye doesn't appear to have an ingredient label! Who knows what is mixed in with this inferior henna?! Don’t buy it!
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Lustrous Henna® is NOT 'Compound Henna'
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: Premixed from the finest herbal ingredients.
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: Lab-certified to be free of synthetic dyes and additives.
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: It does NOT contain metallic salts or added mineral salts.
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: To achieve the various shades of color, pure henna is mixed with other totally natural botanical extracts.
Lustrous Henna® is natural hair dye: This is also the reason it remains in natural powder form. Safety in natural hair care is a top priority.
Lustrous Henna® is pure henna, highly sifted and 100% natural and the botanical ingredients are listed on every package, on the company blog and website.
Be Safe. Not Sorry.
Resources:
*FDA.gov Cosmetics: Product Ingredient Safety Information-ucm108569: Henna/Mehndi.
**Contact Dermatitis. Volume 55, Issue 1, pages 26–29, July 2006.Quantification of para-phenylenediamine and heavy metals in henna dye. Ik-Joon Kang, Mu-Hyoung Lee.
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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)
©2010-2013. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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