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Teen Hair Dye Done Naturally Reveals the Real You

Natural Teen Hair Dye for the Real You
‘Let’s Me be Me’

3 reasons to reveal the real me with a natural teen hair dye:

• I want to be myself and dying my hair makes me feel like an individual.
• I want to make my own personal style statement.
• My friends are dying their hair with risky chemicals, but I prefer to be safe and still look amazing.
  

Instead of going the “permanent chemical color” route, bringing out your own natural highlights reveal natural beauty. Your own highlights not only make your best style statement –they'll make you look alluring. The good news is that you don’t have to take a chance with your health either –if you go natural. Using an all-natural plant-based hair color dye in a variety of shade choices will help you reveal the real you, with a personal style you will be proud to rock.

Natural Teen Hair Dye for the Real You
Keeps You Healthy

The report below focuses on serious allergies and other health dangers that can occur with increased use of permanent chemical hair dyes.

“Allergic reactions to hair dyes are increasing as more and younger people dye their hair warn researchers. This can lead to dermatitis on the face and, in severe cases, facial swelling may occur. More than two thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other related agents. During the 20th century, allergic reactions to PPD became such a serious problem that it was banned from hair dyes in Germany, France, and Sweden.

Market research also indicates that more people are dying their hair and are doing so at a younger age… severe hair dye reactions among children have also recently been reported. ‘Wider debate on the safety and composition of hair dyes is overdue’, say the authors. Cultural and commercial pressures to dye hair are putting people at risk and increasing the burden on health services.

It may not be easy to reverse these trends, however, as some patients have continued to use such dyes even when advised that they are allergic to them and risk severe reactions, they conclude.”¹

Why risk your health when who you REALLY want be is YOU? Naturally.
Reveal the real you with Lustrous Henna®. * 

¹ Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal.
*Allergic reaction to pure henna is extremely rare. However, since anyone can be allergic to natural products from Mother Earth-prior to overall application, it’s still advisable to perform an allergy test.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Hair Dye Allergy Sparks Search for Natural Henna Dye Alternative

Hair Dye Allergy Increasing

According to a report from the United States National Institute of Health and the British Medical Journal, hair dye allergy is on the increase. This coincides with the increase of teens and young adults dying their hair with chemical hair dyes containing PPD (para-phenylenediamine).

“A patient with contact allergy to a hair dye often presents with dermatitis on the face or around the hair line. Severe reactions also occur; some patients have had such gross facial swelling that they have been treated initially for angioedema and some have been admitted to hospital…

Wider debate on the safety and composition of hair dyes is overdue—among medical and scientific communities, the public, and legislators. Cultural and commercial pressures to dye hair and, perhaps, the widespread obsession with the “culture of youth” are putting people at risk and increasing the burden on health services. It may not be easy to reverse these trends, however, as some patients have continued to use such dyes even when advised that they are allergic to them and risk severe reactions.”¹

Natural Henna Dye Alternative

Chemical hair dye allergy risk increases with each and every use. That is a fact. You can go for months or even years without a reaction. Quite unexpectedly, a sudden reaction to PPD (para-phenylenediamine) can occur and the effects are long lasting. Now is the time to seek a recommended and proven alternative that dermatologists all over the globe endorse: naturally pure henna.

An effective, natural alternative to PPD (para-phenylenediamine) hair dye is highly sifted, superior quality henna. Why take a chance on your permanent health? Use a proven PPD-free henna hair dye from a reputable source. Your healthy alternative to dangerous chemical hair dye.

 

¹ Source on file: National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Para-phenylenediamine PPD Hair Dye –Dermatologist Straight Talk

“The use of PPD (para-phenylenediamine) as a hair dye is popular because it is a permanent dye that gives a natural look.  Further, PPD enables the hair to be shampooed without becoming discolored, as well as, permed to achieve waves or curls without difficulty.

Hair-dyes have high concentration of para-phenylenediamine and should be avoided because when exposed to UV rays, it can induce a photo-allergic contact-dermatitis. PPD-free dyes are the need of the hour for those sensitive to PPD.” -Dr. Vikas Sharma, internationally acclaimed dermatologist.

The stress of modern living, a craving for “instant results”, coupled with a desire to be more fashionable and/or to cover premature gray has resulted in a host of men and women using permanent hair color dyes containing PPD. The quest for radiant beauty from this type of hair dye is riskier with each and every application.

The Flip Side to Para-phenylenediamine PPD Hair Dye

The flip side of the modern day saturation of PPD hair dye use is that a number of individuals cannot use them at all, due to sensitivity and allergic reaction. Unfortunately, extreme allergic reactions such as permanent skin depigmentation have caused sad and even some tragic consequences to afflicted consumers. Of course anyone suffering these types of reactions would be deeply depressed due to low-self esteem.

A team of prominent dermatologists at National Skin Hospital in Manimajra, India concluded a study of permanent hair color dye and allergy. The study found that 20% of permanent dye users develop an allergy mostly in the form of an allergic contact dermatitis –with redness and itch on the scalp, neck and face.  However, in severe cases a systemic reaction can affect skin all over the body and other organs.  Hairdressers have also been affected by hand dermatitis. The relevant allergen was identified as: Para-phenylenediamine (PPD), an active ingredient in permanent hair dyes.

Try a Natural Alternative to Para-phenylenediamine PPD Hair Dye

Lustrous Henna^® is a natural alternative for EVERYONE, not only those with known sensitivity to PPD. Why take a chance on your permanent health? Use a proven, all natural, ppd-free hair dye.

 

¹ Internationally acclaimed dermatologist, Dr. Vikas Sharma is currently Professor and Head of Dermatology Department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and past president of Indian Association of Dermatologists.  

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis from PPD in Hair Dye – Be Aware

Raise Awareness of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
-from PPD in Hair Dye

Why do I continue to spread awareness of allergic contact dermatitis from PPD in hair dye?I do it because, along with thousands of other sufferers, I’m also a victim. I used chemical hair dyes for years without incident. Then came my day of reckoning. If you are a victim of contracting allergic contact dermatitis from PPD (para-phenylenediamine) in hair dye, then no explanation is needed. You know what happened to me. Fortunately, it appeared in the nape of my neck and eventually I grew enough hair to cover it up. Thankfully, I found an all-natural hair dye that saved me from shame. Although, after more than 15 years, I still can’t wear an updo due to the permanent scarring from the PPD.

Others, like me, are also raising awareness of allergic contact dermatitis from PPD in hair dye.As a matter of fact there is a petition¹ being signed in Great Britain to ban the use of PPD (para-phenylenediamine) in hair dye, as numerous European countries have already done. In several forum groups, there is a loud cry of sufferers who honestly don’t know what to do or where to go, after their own ‘day of reckoning’.

Even the National Institute of Health of United States government, stated the following regardingPPD(para-phenylenediamine) in hair dye on their website, just a little over a year ago: “Hair dyes are the prime cause of PPD allergy. PPD identifies the majority of positive reactions to PTD, p-aminophenol and m-aminophenol, but not all, which justifies additional testing with hair dye ingredients from the used product.”²

Raise Awareness of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
What’s Para-phenylenediamine (PPD)?

Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) is a chemical substance that is widely used as a permanent hair dye. It is a leading cause of allergic contact dermatitis from application of popular mixes of hair dye. It may also been found in textile or fur dyes, dark colored cosmetics, temporary tattoos, photographic developer and lithography plates, photocopying and printing inks, black rubber, oils, greases and gasoline.

Raise Awareness of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
The Dermatological Solution

The solution given by most dermatologists across the globe is to use an all-natural hair dye such as pure henna that works like a semi-permanent color dye, but without chemicals. The problem with using pure henna is that it only gives one color: bright red-orange.

Most people don’t care for pure henna color. Natural hair color shades can be produced by mixing pure henna with the extracts of other botanical plants. Since the shades of color are totally natural, they won’t contain any harmful chemical substance. Allergic contact dermatitis can thus be avoided.

¹U.K. Petition to Ban the sale of products containing the chemical PPD (para-phenylenediamine)

²National Institute of Health, USA 

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Lawsonia Inermis -Henna from Plant to Hair Dye

Basics about the Henna Plant (Lawsonia Inermis)

The henna plant is larger than most of us would probably imagine. It actually grows is size from the height of a tall shrub of 6 ½ feet to a small tree of close to 20 feet high (2-6 m). It has numerous branches with spiny tubes attached to delicate flowers with white or red stamens. It contains capsules of fruit with approximately 30-50 seeds. 

Where is henna grown, you ask? It's native to various regions of Africa, Southern Asia, and Northern Australasia. The highest natural dye content is produced in tropical and tropical arid zones. Like most plants, henna flourishes during rainy season. It also loves the heat. It grows in temperatures of 95˚-115˚F (35˚-45˚C). It’s cultivated various countries in Africa and the Middle East. However, the Pali district in India cultivates and produces the most henna in today’s marketplace.

The history of using henna to dye skin (including body art), hair, fingernails- even leather, silk and wool, goes back to the Bronze Age. There is an Indian court record of its use as a hair dye during the 4th century.¹

Hair Dye from the Henna Plant (Lawsonia Inermis)

Henna or Hina (Lawsonia Inermis) is known by a variety of names: Al-Khanna, Al-henna, Jamaica Mignonette, Mehndi, and Mendee. The lawsone, primarily concentrated in the petioles of the leaves, cause staining or dying. However, they must be crushed in order for the lawsone molecules contained within the leaf, to release (when mixed with a mildly acidic liquid, such as found in lemon juice, strong tea, etc.).  Once released, the lawsone gradually bind to the outer layer of the proteins in the skin or hair, thus staining or dying it.

Thankfully, we don’t have to search for and crush henna ourselves. It is commonly traded as a dried powder from milling and sifting the henna leaf. As a powder, it’s also known as mendhi and is not only used for hair dying but hair conditioning as well.  Traditionally, the henna mix must be soaked for 6 to 12 hours and rest on the hair for 3 to 4 hours or the lawsone in the henna won’t work.

Modern Hair Dye Method from the Henna Plant (Lawsonia Inermis)

Unfortunately, as noted previously, henna hair dye application can be long and tedious. In modern society, many people would rather not use a pure henna hair dye application because they simply don’t have the time. However, a quicker application of henna hair dye is available and very easy to apply. Just mix, apply, and wait about an hour, rinse out and style in record time with great results. Read more about it here.

¹ Sources on file.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Pure Henna is Safe -but Adulterated Henna is Dangerous!

Pure henna powder is NOT black.

Don’t Let Adulterated Henna Confuse You: Pure Henna is Safe

It always saddens me when I read sad experiences of men and women who unknowingly used adulterated henna (black henna) and suffered horribly from the harmful dyes hidden in this dangerous product. They’ve risked permanent damage to their scalp and skin due to allergic contact dermatitis. Sadly, they swear never to touch henna again –mistakenly thinking that they were using pure henna! Take heed from the following reports and unfortunate experiences.

Adulterated Henna (Black Henna) is Dangerous All Over the Globe 

Tanzania

Severe Allergic Dermatitis from PPD in Black Henna

Experts Sound Warning on Adulterated Henna (Black Henna)

Among them: Skin redness, blisters, raised red weeping lesions, loss of pigmentation, increased sensitivity to sunlight and even permanent scarring.

Tanzania Food and Drug Authority (TFDA) Cosmetics Manager, Ms. Grace Shimwela, said that PPD is not a banned ingredient in cosmetics in the country and can be used as a colouring agent in hair dye, provided that its concentration is not more than 6 per cent. Black henna can be sold as a black ink or as a mix of black colouring and natural henna.

Natural henna is a red-brown colour made from the dried leaves of the Lawsonia plant. When applied to the skin, henna can leave a brown, orange-brown or reddish-brown tint. Natural henna is generally safe to use directly on skin. | …read more.

Great Britain

Wembley Barrister ‘Lucky To Be Alive’ After Suffering Allergic Reaction To Hair Dye

Sadly, the barrister is swearing off all dyes including henna. She states: “I will never ever dye my hair again- even natural dyes like henna can have PPD in them.” She is correct, but clearly unaware that not all henna dye contains para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other chemicals. Pure henna is safe, as well as the totally natural henna dye, Lustrous Henna. The aforementioned are 100% plant-based, safe and are completely para-phenylenediamine (PPD). | …read more.

Trend for henna tattoos and hair dyes 'are to blame for a rise in allergies and painful eczema'

• Hair dyes and henna can contain chemical para-phenylenediamine (PPD)
• Children's skin allergies linked to PPD doubled from 8% to 16% between 1995 and 2004 and 2005 to 2015
• Chemical can trigger allergies that result in contact eczema, an itchy rash 
• Use of PPD in black henna tattoos is banned in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, but is still easy to get in other countries | …read more.

Black Henna Tattoos May Cause Burns

“Dr. Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesman, said: ‘Black henna is well known to cause skin reactions and should be treated with caution, particularly in children.’

The majority of black henna is not based on henna at all, but a substance called para-phenylenediamine which is found in hair dyes. Its use for skin contact products such as temporary tattoos is illegal in the European Union. When used in this way, it can cause blistering, painful skin burns and may even lead to scarring. It can also leave the person with a lifelong sensitivity, which increases the risk of a severe allergic reaction when using hair dye in future.” |…read more.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Severe Allergic Reaction to Children from Adulterated Henna Use

Children’s Severe Allergic Reaction from Adulterated Henna
-a serious concern

The following world reports warn against temporary black henna tattoos and adulterated henna hair dye for children. Children’s severe allergic reaction is well documented and should be given serious attention. However, adults should also heed the warnings about these dangerous products, since many adults have suffered from severe allergic reaction to adulterated henna (black henna).

Great Britain

There's been a sharp rise in children suffering from allergic reactions - so what's to blame?
To everything from coins, to henna, to hair dye

“For one in five of the population, we inhabit a toxic world. These are the people with "skin sensitivity" – who suffer allergic reactions to products ranging from perfume to nickel coins and hair dye. Their number runs into the millions.

But allergies do not stay the same. They shift along with changes in behaviour and patterns of consumption. The craze for coloured hair among children had dermatologists warning last week of a sharp rise in allergies to hair dye among them.

After metals and fragrances, the commonest reaction was to para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a constituent of hair dye, which is also a found in high concentrations in black henna tattoos. Even one exposure to PPD can sensitise a child and cause an allergic response on further use of a hair dye containing it. A study presented at the British Association of Dermatologists annual meeting in Manchester found that 16 per cent of children were affected, twice the proportion a decade ago.” | …read more.

Henna Tattoo Warning

“Jo Boutflower, head of business and consumer services at North Yorkshire council, said: ‘We’re urging people to act with extreme caution before having a temporary tattoo or allowing their children to have one. We’d also encourage people to report any allergic reactions to hair dyes or cosmetic products to the manufacturers so they are aware of the scale of any problems.’ ” | …read more.

Bali

Six-year-old Darwin boy facing lifelong battle with allergies after being exposed to toxic chemicals in temporary henna tattoo paint in Bali

“After doing some research Ms. Cooper found that skin ­reactions to black henna were commonplace. ‘I can’t understand how there aren’t warnings put out for travellers heading to countries where it is commonly used on tourists,’ she said. She said it was important people understood the difference between traditional henna and black henna.

Traditional henna is a reddish-brown colouring made from a flowering plant. It has been used since the Bronze Age, ground into a paste, to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather, silk and wool. But today black henna is often used in its place. The danger in black henna is due to an ingredient used in it which is essentially hair dye containing p-phenylenediamine (PPD) which often causes dangerous skin reactions and is outlawed in most western countries in products applied directly to the skin.

‘It’s not as simple as going to your GP and getting a cream to fix it,” Ms. Cooper said.

“We have tried every topical cream and nothing has worked. We now have to take Ben to a dermatologist.’ ” | …read more.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

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Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Black Henna Warning From Canada that All Should Heed

Canadian Black Henna Warning
-concurs with U.S. FDA and CDC¹warnings

On several occasions I’ve shared information regarding the dangers of hair dye that contains para-phenlenediamine (PPD). For emphasis, I’m sharing what the Canadian government has stated on their website, Healthy Canadians. While the focus is on henna tattoos, it also is applicable to hair dye being sold as, Black Henna (mixed with PPD and other chemicals).


What is Black Henna?

“Black Henna can be sold as a black ink or as a mix of black coloring and natural henna. Black henna is sometimes mixed with hair dye that contains para-phenlenediamine (PPD). Cosmetic products containing PPD that are put directly on the skin (like temporary tattoos) can cause serious allergic reactions. This is why PPD is listed as a restricted ingredient on Canada’s Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.

Per the website, PPD is not allowed as an ingredient in cosmetic products that are used on the skin. When it’s included in hair dye products, specific warnings and directions for safe use must be displayed on the packaging.

Symptoms of Allergic Reaction to PPD

Note that the potential for serious allergic reaction increases with every use of any hair dye containing PPD. In other words, you can go years without an incident; then a serious allergic reaction can occur somewhat suddenly. There are many similar experiences of sufferers all over the globe.

According to Healthy Canadians², “You may not react the first time you come in contact with PPD. But future exposure (when using hair dye, for example) can lead to an allergy. Allergic reactions to PPD can occur 1 to 14 days following contact with skin. Reactions usually occur where the product was applied, and may include: redness, rashes, itching, blisters, swelling, pain.

Serious reactions can include: hives (swollen, pale red bumps on the skin); dizziness; fainting; stomach pain and cramping.”*

The 'Black Henna' name is misused for skin (tattoo) and hair dye products, are not only derived from the plant, but a combination of chemical dye mixed with natural, usually low-grade plants made into a black powder or liquid dye.”

Other Facts About the Hair Product Called: ‘Black Henna’

• 'Black Henna' Hair Dye is a Misnomer
• 'Black Henna' hair dye is not pure, nor is it pure henna. Pure henna is not black. If pure henna is mixed with para-phenylenediamine (PPD), 'coal tar', it is no longer pure henna, but is a harmful chemical hair dye that can cause severe allergic contact dermatitis and even be deadly.
• 'Black Henna' hair dye is usually composed of poor quality henna mixed with dangerous chemicals; some proven to be quite toxic, such as: para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and more.
• 'Black Henna' Hair Dye is advertised as being high quality, beneficial and safe; this can be confusing to the unaware consumer.
• 'Black Henna' hair dye can ruin your hair and skin permanently.
• 'Black Henna' is not pure indigo or 'black indigo'; the indigo plant is not black. If indigo is mixed with chemicals dyes, or even henna that has been compromised by chemicals, including PPD, then it is not pure indigo or the so-called, 'black henna'. It is a harmful chemical hair dye.

Don’t Confuse ‘Black Henna’ with Natural Henna

When thinking of the product commonly imported and sold as ‘Black Henna’, please don’t confuse it with Lustrous Henna in Soft Black. These are two totally different products, one is potentially dangerous; the other is actually beneficial and healthy.

“Natural henna is a red-brown color. It is made from the dried leaves of the Lawsonia plant. When applied to the skin, henna can leave a brown, orange-brown or reddish-brown tint. Natural henna is generally save to use directly on skin.

Some coloring ingredients added to natural henna are also safe. It is sometimes mixed with lemon and eucalyptus oil. This can change the shade and how long it lasts on the skin. Natural henna can be sold as: powder, paste or liquid.”²

Learn more about Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) dangers

¹Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
²Healthy Canadians

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Chemical Hair Dye Allergy? This Natural Plant-based Dye Works.

Does Chemical Hair Dye Allergy
-have you frustrated?

Can you relate to any of the following comments from sufferers of chemical hair dye allergy (allergic contact dermatitis)?

• “I'm 46 and was covering the grey in my dark brown hair for years without a problem, then suddenly last year my scalp blew up with swollen patches, itchy rash all over my forehead, and my head felt like it was on fire. I kept dying my hair because I didn't make the connection--how could I react to something I'd been using for years? It took three doctors before someone figured it out.”*
• “Yesterday I used C—G--B permanent hair color (have used this product for 4 years). This is the first time I've had an allergic reaction--itchy red spots on the back of my head. The folks at ----  were very helpful, but bottom line is that they recommend: not using any hair color products at all, but to see my doctor to get tested to see which ingredients I'm sensitive to…”
• “My scalp blew up about 15 years ago after getting my hair colored and highlighted with the same stuff the salon always used. Looking back I did have some warning because I noticed it burned a little once and the next time it burned a little and my scalp felt really tight afterwards. The third time I ended up at the Doctor’s and on antibiotics because the glands on my scalp swelled up. I didn't even know there were glands on my scalp!” 

100% Natural Plant-based Hair Dye that Works
-proven to stop chemical hair dye frustration.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be happy and satisfied like the following users of 100% natural plant-based hair dye?

• “Always Perfect. I've used this color product for about 10 years because it is and does what it says. It leaves my hair beautifully colored and nourish. The ordering process is easy and delivery is fast. I desperately had to find a hair product that didn't give me such an adverse reaction. I looked on the Internet and came across this beauty with all natural ingredients (and NO PPD, which causes allergic reaction). Thank you!”
• “I ordered Lustrous Henna^® from your company and used it today. This is the first time I have ever used Henna on my 62, almost 63 year-old hair. The smell is grassy, and fresh –not objectionable at all, and it was relatively easy to mix. I have dark hair, with some gray, and was expecting it to be a bit darker, but it looks good. I was not expecting the reddish tone that it gave my gray hair, but it actually looks nice…that being said, I was REALLY impressed with how soft and clean my hair is! Next time, I think I will add some indigo, though, so it turns out darker. As a first time customer, I am very pleased, and expect to order more in the future.”
• “Have been using this henna for about 5 years now, and love how it leaves my hair looking and feeling. People stop me in the street to compliment me on my hair...for real!!”
• “I love this product! It covers the gray very well, looks natural and lasts until it’s time to have my hair cut and colored again. I get compliments on the color and how natural it looks. Most of all, I am happy that I found a product that is not chemical-based. I would encourage anyone to give it a try.” 

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Natural Men Use Plant-based Hair Dye –Avoid Risking Health

Natural Men Know Plant-based Hair Dye is Safer

Natural men agree that the only natural vegetable hair dye approved by the FDA is: 100% natural henna hair dye. You don't take risks with your health. You use all natural henna hair dye to cover gray hair and get back your natural hair color.

Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is non-toxic, completely safe and 100% natural, plant-based hair dye. It’s pure henna extract in powder form combined with the extract of other plants that are well known for their hair treatment benefits. It has a very quick dye release and is very simple to apply. It comes in various shades and has been praised by several satisfied male users. In fact, the inspiration behind Lustrous Henna® hair dye, Syed Abbas, is male and uses it to cover his gray, too.

Natural Men Don’t Use Progressive Hair Dye

Did you know that a there exists a gray hair dye alternative for men that conditions hair naturally? Many men use progressive hair dye because they're unaware of a safer, natural hair dye alternative to color gray hair. Progressive hair dye and hair color formulas have been targeted at men for decades to cover their gray hair. These change the gray hair color gradually.

Due to allergic reaction to harmful chemicals, did you know that Grecian Formula was banned in Canada and European countries because it contained lead acetate at the time? It is still sold and approved for use in the United States to color gray hair, but it must carry a warning label about the lead acetate in the product marketed in the states. Why risk potential allergic reaction?

Natural men know that permanent and semi-permanent synthetic dyes usually contain extremely harmful and toxic chemicals like p-phenylenediamine (PPD), ammonia, peroxide, lead acetate and a slew of others that can cause damage to the natural hair shaft. These chemicals also have caused severe allergic reaction on the scalp, neck and face of several dermatologists’ patients. Growing allergic reaction is one of the reasons dermatologists recommend a using natural hair dye to color hair such as a henna hair dye.

Natural Men Spread the ‘Plant-Based Hair Dye News’

Natural men know that plant-based hair dye can improve male self-esteem. Natural men no longer have to worry about taking chances with their health or hair loss by using harmful chemical hair dyes. Natural men share the benefits of Lustrous Henna^®, a non-toxic, 100% natural, plant-based hair dye.

More Benefits of Lustrous Henna^®

• Plant-based hair dye for both, men and women
• PPD free, No Ammonia, No Peroxide.
• Blocks UV so your hair doesn't become sun damaged
• Strengthens your hair so it won't get split ends
• Makes your hair glossy and shiny
• Will give you most natural look.
• Pure henna mixture adheres to the hair beautifully
• Looks more like your natural color
• Since color fade gradually, do not create ugly white/gray lines with growth 
• Conditions and protects your hair, instead of stripping your hair from the natural protein it needs to stay healthy and grow.
• Pure henna mixture does not penetrate in the hair shaft to cause them to dry, and become lifeless and brittle.
• Covers any other color as it coats the hair.
• Colors contain herbs that have therapeutic values, will heal not hurt, as opposed to chemical-based dyes that have known to cause cancer and severe damage to vital organs as they penetrate into the skin.
• Contains herbs that are known to prevent hair loss, herbs that are known for anti-dandruff properties and to improve overall health of your hair.
• Allergic reaction to pure henna is extremely rare.    
  
  

 

Ron- After (on left). Before (on right).

 

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.