Beauty Product Ingredients to Avoid Nov 19, 2008
Phenyledediamine (PPD) is found in all permanent hair dyes, especially darker shades, and has been linked to bladder cancer in long-term frequent users. PPD also called P-diaminobenzene. (Suite101.com)
The Patient Billionaire Nov 15, 2008
"Adi, who ranks ninth on our list of India's 40 richest, runs $1.7 billion (revenues) Godrej Industries. His family founded a lockmaking company in 1897 but made its name in the 1920s when it produced soap made from vegetable oil, rather than animal tallow, a product that proved a hit with vegetarian Hindus. Godrej has since become a revered brand with the middle class, found on everything from washing machines to hair dyes. An estimated 400 million Indians use a Godrej product daily.Article... (Forbes -- Business)
Great Momentswith Mascara Sep 25, 2008
Back then, there were no cosmetics regulations, and it was later discovered that lash dyes contained aniline (also used in hair dyes) that reportedly caused more than one woman to go blind. Waterproof mascara arrived in 1938. (Westerly Sun, RI)
What is Multiple Myeloma? Sep 23, 2008
Interestingly, prolonged exposure to hair dyes has been associated with a higher risk. Normal Plasma Cell Development. (Suite101.com)
Henna hazards Aug 9, 2008
" Despite the potential for creating a permanent souvenir from that trip to Mexico, the scarring generally will go away on its own within a few weeks. But it's almost always odd-looking. This week, the New England Journal of Medicine published Evans account of a particularly intense case: A 19-year-old Kuwaiti woman Evans treated after she returned from a wedding, where she had black henna applied to her forearms, hands and fingers. A week later, her swirly, flowery henna was overwritten with... (MSNBC -- Health)
Lead alert: why a sexy scarlet pout should be a red flag warning Jul 20, 2008
Cosmetics containing more than 250 milligrams per kilogram, or 250ppm, of lead (such as some hair dyes) are banned in Australia unless special permission is granted by the customs minister. An environmental toxicologist at Murdoch University and author of the Dangerous Beauty booklet, Peter Dingle, has called for regulatory change to ban lead from all cosmetic products. (The Age)
Nick Winbush Update From Ghana: Days One and Two Jul 17, 2008
Miami - Miami University RedHawks - Official Athletic Site. Miami University men's basketball rising sophomore forward is spending two weeks in Ghana. (Muredhawks.com)
Hair Dye May Boost Lymphoma Risk Jun 17, 2008
Among women, 75 percent of the cases and 70 percent of the controls had ever used hair dyes ... Summing up, the investigators caution that "personal use of hair dye may play a role in the risk of NHL, particularly for follicular lymphoma and CLL/SLL. Our study also indicates that although the risk associated with personal hair-dye use was observed mainly among women who started using hair dyes before 1980, the risk was not limited to those women.". (MEDLINEplus)
Allergies at the workplace May 29, 2008
Beauty parlour workers are at a risk of allergies from the constant use of hair dyes, chemicals for hair perms or nail polish removers. Discuss this story with other readers. (Times of India)
FMCG sector to grow by 16% in '08-09 May 21, 2008
The survey covered 28 items including soap and toiletries, laundry soaps, detergent cakes, washing powder, dish wash, toilet soap, tooth paste, tooth powder, tooth brush, fairness cream, shaving cream, deodorant, coconut oil, shampoos, hair dyes, feminine hygiene, cleaners and repellents ... The sectors which are projected to achieve excellent growth of 20 per cent and above during the first quarter of 2008-09 are shaving cream, skin and fairness cream, tooth powder, anti-dandruff shampoos, hair... (India Times)
Healthful Hints: Try henna first if you’re afraid to commit to permanent ink May 20, 2008
This contains a black coal tar derivative called parphenylenediamine or PPD, used in the U.S. in hair dyes and black rubber products. On occasion, it can create a nasty contact allergic reaction. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Music industry faces downloading issues May 17, 2008
He has added Frisbees, hats, shirts, purses and even hair dyes. In the end, it will all be up to the customers. (Pekin Times, IL)
Low impact exercise important for expectant mothers May 8, 2008
He said to avoid alcohol during that time, and avoid exposure to any unnecessary chemicals such as hair dyes and medications. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
CAP warns of dangers in chemical hair dyes Apr 20, 2008
Idris, told a press conference yesterday that the Government should ban hair dyes that contain chemicals ... He said most chemical hair dyes contained the same compounds as coal tar, which contains benzena, a poisonous solvent that could be absorbed through the skin, and phenols that had been widely reported to cause swelling, pimples, hives, skin rashes and even fatal poisoning ... He said studies had also shown an abnormally-high incidence of cataracts among users of hair dyes with the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Engineers shun razor, hope for an edge Apr 13, 2008
Employees insist their new facial hair has generated camaraderie and comedic fodder (one engineer jokes about a study of the relationship between productivity and unique mustaches conducted by "Selleck, Reynolds, Brimley, et al" ) in a way that other possibilities they entertained - including cornrows, hair dyes, mullets - couldn't have. Powerset cofounder and chief technology officer Barney Pell is growing a beard as the team sprints for the finish line. (Boston Globe)
Now-Banned Hair Dyes Linked to Bladder Cancer Mar 28, 2008
WEDNESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- Hairdressers and barbers who used now-banned hair dyes that had high concentrations of coloring ingredients appear to be at a slightly elevated risk of bladder cancer, a new report contends. The authors said the findings confirm what was first suspected back in the 1970s -- that hair dyes appear to increase the risk of cancer ... There is a question, however, whether the same cancer risk exists with the chemicals currently used in hair dyes, Thun said. (MEDLINEplus)
Hairdressers at 'bigger cancer risk because of hair dyes' Mar 26, 2008
Hairdressers at 'bigger cancer risk because of hair dyes ... Exposure to hair dyes raises the risk of certain types of the disease, notably bladder cancer, they say ... Dark hair dyes carry the greatest risk although the use of some colouring ingredients was discontinued in the 1970s. (Daily Mail)
Dyes could raise cancer risk for hairdressers Mar 26, 2008
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said studies had shown that male barbers and hairdressers had a higher chance of developing bladder cancer because of chemicals used in some hair dyes, particularly those in permanent colourings ... Although many of the more harmful chemicals have been outlawed, the risk involved with handling hair dyes on a regular basis remains, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which is part of WHO. ... Permanent hair dyes make up around 80 per... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Former NT mayor begins prison 'retreat' Feb 22, 2008
The fridge turned up months later - damp and dented - in an East Timorese thrift store while police found the women's underwear, hair dyes and the Star Wars voice distorter at Adamson's home and council office. A visibly shaken Adamson walked through the door of Darwin Magistrate's Court about 8. (The Age)
Judge sends Darwin ex-lord mayor to jail Feb 15, 2008
One of the items, a refrigerator, later turned up in an East Timorese thrift store while police found women's underwear, hair dyes and the Star Wars voice distorter at Adamson's home and council office. He was sentenced in September by a magistrate who chastised him for his weak defence and refusing to plead guilty. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Deodorants, Coffee And Artificial Sweeteners Not Linked To Cancer, New Risk Assessment Tool Suggests Feb 8, 2008
Surveys suggest that tobacco smoking is correctly identified as the major cause of cancer, but a host of other situations using a mobile phone, air pollution, exposure to DDT, eating dioxin-contaminated fish, using hair dyes, and drinking alcoholic beverages are often given similar risk status. We now have a means of indicating which carcinogenic risks are comparable by reference to the type of evidence available, says Professor Stewart. (Science Daily)
Jobs linked to cancer rate Feb 5, 2008
They are more likely to get bladder cancer because of the chemicals they are exposed to, such as benzidine, which is found in fabric and hair dyes. A second phase of the bladder cancer and non-lymphoma cancer studies will look at specific exposure and results are expected later this year. (TVNZ)
Sustainable Belmont: Consider safety when using personal care products Jan 24, 2008
These chemicals include known carcinogens such as coal tar, used in some dandruff shampoos; formaldehyde, a common ingredient in nail polish; and lead acetate, found in some hair dyes. Personal care products often include substances such as parabens (preservatives) and phthalates (used to extend the life of chemical fragrances) as well. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Actually, You Do Look Fat In Those Jeans... Jan 23, 2008
More than half of respondents (51%) confessed to using hair dyes, almost as many (40%) use tanning beds or lotions to enhance their colour and 43% use some method of teeth whitening to perfect their smiles. Albertans might leave you in a lurch. (Canada Newswire)
Suffering for beauty has ancient roots Jan 11, 2008
Lead was also a major ingredient in the hair dyes of the day, either intentionally or otherwise. According to scholars, the place was lousy with lead and some have conjectured that lead-lined viaducts, cooking pots and wine vessels and the resultant poisoning helped bring about the fall of the empire. (MSNBC -- Health)
Lodge offers first-class treatment in a rustic, masculine setting Nov 27, 2007
He endured the acrid odors of hair dyes, nail polish and chemicals. He never felt comfortable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Getting To The Root Of Caring For Your Hair At Any Age Nov 21, 2007
Yet, despite its delicate composition, hair is routinely subjected to significant damage from styling products, hair dyes, straightening or waving procedures and even sun exposure ... Although hair dyes are popular for women of all ages, women in their 40s may be more likely to turn to hair color as a way to camouflage gray hair that typically starts to appear at this age ... Since the diameter of the hair shaft continues to thin, Dr. Draelos advises women to shorten the amount of time they... (Science Daily)
Compost cows? Practice raises concerns Nov 17, 2007
The problem became more serious in recent years as Michigan's rendering industry whose companies make glues, hair dyes and other products from animal remains has nearly vanished. Rendering also is expensive, costing farmers up to $150 per animal for large livestock, said Kevin Kirk, a spokesman for the state Department of Agriculture. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Delving into the mysteries of blondeness Nov 16, 2007
There, amid a lot of incomprehensible stuff about hair dyes, I came across this headline from a British tabloid a couple of years ago. The full text of this article has 848 words. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
New Guidelines On Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Released Nov 15, 2007
26, 2001) Women who regularly color their hair with permanent hair dyes as well as hair stylists who work with such chemicals are at greater risk for bladder cancer, according to a study from. (Apr. (Science Daily)
For Pitt scientist, unpleasant truths Oct 10, 2007
"I wish I were more gray. People think I dye it. I don't. For now, many hair dyes are bad. I am not going to say they are all bad. I don't know that.". Her eyes dart around a room before zeroing in on her target -- an employee she is nudging to finish a task, or a radiologist she tries to enlist for a breast cancer study on African American women, or a friend whom she found a jacket for at an eco-friendly resale shop. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Breast health and cancer prevention tips for women and men Oct 3, 2007
He also added that exposure to underarm deodorants, hair dyes and caffeine does not increase a person's chances of developing breast cancer. Unfortunately, most women - and men - often don't have any symptoms to make them suspect anything is wrong. (News-Medical.net)
Mr Gossip steps into the real world Sep 30, 2007
A range of personally endorsed perfumed hair dyes is presumably just around the corner. Why do I think I'm so popular. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Five Top Money-Saving Tips For Women Sep 18, 2007
But I would not be the eco-freak I am unless I mentioned the range of natural semi-permanent hair dyes (using only plant colourants) by Lagona which I test drove at home for this article. They produced excellent results. (Sky News)
Elvis still a top earner Aug 20, 2007
"Thirty years later, punk merchandising is big business, and Tish and Snooky have turned their lifestyle into the backbone and brand-identity of a 13-employee wholesale business with $5 million in annual revenues," much of it from hair dyes like "atomic turquoise." What's next. The sisters envision a Manic Panic line of housewares and clothing. (Boston Globe)
Is that sparkling smile worth it? Aug 18, 2007
Number of tested DIY kits found to contain above-allowable levels of hydrogen peroxide, a mouth-damaging chemical commonly found in hair dyes, according to a recent study from the British Trading Standards Institute. 0. (Globe and Mail)
L'Oral convicted of racial bias Jul 7, 2007
L'Or;al was founded in 1907 by a French chemist who invented one of the first synthetic hair dyes. It is the world's biggest beauty products company and owns brands from Maybelline to Helena Rubinstein and the Body Shop. (Guardian Unlimited)
VA Corrections Officer Fired for "Extreme" Hair Jul 4, 2007
Though the DOC policy specifically bans unnatural hair dyes, like fluorescent or neon colors, it doesn't define "extreme, eccentric or trendy.". "There's a lot of interpretation left to the superintendent," Higgs said. (WTVR.com, VA)
Bob Barker: Priceless Jun 12, 2007
1987 Stopped covering the gray in his hair to avoid hair dyes that are harmful to animals. 1988 After 21 years, resigned as emcee of the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants to protest the use of fur coats as prizes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Clairol to close Stamford plant by 2010 Jun 8, 2007
" Puated the local operation every three years after it bought the hair-care company from pharmaceuticals manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2001. After the first evaluation, P Stamford was to be the headquarters of its Global Hair Color business. But employment gradually drifted downward as product lines such as shampoos were moved to other Plities. When Bristol-Myers Squibb sold Clairol in 2001, Clairol had about 1,300 jobs in Stamford, most of them in manufacturing. By the time of the... (Stamford Advocate)
Pregnant at the Spa: Do's and Don'ts Jun 6, 2007
Hair Coloring Despite a lot of confusion, hair dyes are fine ... Hair dyes used to contain formaldehyde, but they don't anymore - so go ahead and keep your color fresh while you're carrying a baby. (Fox News)
Hair straightening chemicals not linked to breast cancer risk in African-Americans May 17, 2007
Manufacturers of hair relaxers and hair dyes are not required to list all ingredients of their products on the packages, as some may be considered trade secrets, she said. Because hair relaxers are more widely used by younger African-American women than they are used by older African-American women, a connection with increased risk of breast cancer in younger women seemed possible, Rosenberg said. (EurekAlert!)
Is 60 The New 40 Or Is 40 The New 60? May 3, 2007
And look how young the people are in the ads for Viagra-like products, hair dyes, and arthritis medications. It's as if Madison Avenue is saying that it's over for you once you're past the grand old age of 25. (CBS News)
Cancer and cosmetics Apr 15, 2007
Lead acetate: A known reproductive toxin banned in the European Union but found in some hair dyes and cleansers in North America ... Coal tar: A known carcinogen found in dandruff shampoos, anti-itch creams and hair dyes. (Globe and Mail)
'Kabul Beauty School' cuts through cultures Apr 12, 2007
The few that existed had few or none of the products shampoos, conditioners, hair dyes that we in the USA take for granted. It was obvious to Rodriguez that Afghan women, like women everywhere, enjoyed the sanctuary-like quality of a beauty salon (one of the few places in Afghanistan from which men were prohibited) and that they wanted and needed to feel attractive. (USA Today -- Life)
Emery's play getting rave reviews this season Apr 10, 2007
"Everybody sees him with the hair dyes and the pet python and things that people on the inside don't see," center Jason Spezza said. "We don't see the same guy that you see. But we don't mind that you see the crazy one who loves to fight, the Ray Emery with the mystique around him.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hair dyes 'could pose health risk' Mar 30, 2007
Channel 4 - News - Hair dyes 'could pose health risk ... Hair dyes 'could pose health risk ... Many chemicals currently used in hair dyes could be a public health risk, experts have warned. (Channel 4 News)
Diet and Lifestyle in Lupus Mar 6, 2007
Aromatic amines present in cleaning agents and hair dyes. Silicone and silica dust. (Suite101.com)
* What's in your cosmetics is now an issue Feb 17, 2007
On Feb. 2, BMJ -- formerly known as the British Medical Journal -- published an editorial from doctors in which they cited reports of a marked increase in allergic reactions to hair dyes. The editorial called for increased scrutiny of hair dyes ... The chemicals that must be reported to health officials under the California law include lead acetate, found in some hair dyes; formaldehyde, which can be used as a cosmetic preservative; and toluene, a solvent used in some nail products. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Beauty secrets of Westminster contestants Feb 13, 2007
I use color-enhancing shampoos and human hair dyes to keep his hair jet black and to prevent any red pigment showing through. Of course he wears leggings before a show to protect his legs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Allergies To Hair Dye Growing Feb 6, 2007
More than two-thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine, known as PPD. 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. Current European Union legislation allows PPD to comprise up to 6 percent of hair dye, but no satisfactory or widely accepted alternatives to these agents are available. (Click2Houston, TX)
Hair Dye Allergies On The Rise Feb 5, 2007
The culprit is a common chemical ingredient in permanent hair dyes, called para-phenylenediamine, or PPD. PPD is found in more than two-thirds of commercial dyes, the researchers say, including many of the top-selling brands ... A total of 18% of the men and 75% of the women said they had used hair dyes, and slightly over 5% said they had experienced allergic reactions to them ... "Wider debate on the safety and composition of hair dyes is overdue -- among medical and scientific communities, the... (CBS News)
Concern over dye allergies Feb 5, 2007
MORE people are suffering allergic reactions to hair dyes in the pursuit of the "cult of youth", British doctors warn ... Researchers writing in the British Medical Journal yesterday call for more research on the safety and composition of hair dyes ... More than two-thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other related agents. (Daily Telegraph)
Lavender oil 'may have led to boys developing breasts' Feb 4, 2007
More than two thirds of hair dyes contain a chemical called paraphenylenediamine and related substances, which can cause a reaction ... Writing in the British Medical Journal, John McFadden, of King s College London, and Ian White, a consultant dermatologist at St Thomas Hospital, say: Wider debate on the safety and composition of hair dyes is overdue. (Times Online)
Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2007 Feb 4, 2007
The study said the allergic reactions are caused by para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and related compounds in a group of chemicals called aromatic amines, which have been used in hair dyes for more than a century, Agence France Presse reported. The allergic reactions can cause eczema on the face or around the hairline and, in severe cases, facial swelling and painful bruising. (Forbes)
Doctors urge debate on safety of hair dye Feb 4, 2007
The authors, led by Dr John McFadden of St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, London, say that "wider debate on the safety and constitution of hair dyes is long overdue. Dermatologists report anecdotally that the frequency of reactions to PPD is increasing.". Research from Japan found an allergic response in 13 per cent of teenage girls and in six per cent of women in their twenties. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Allergy to hair dye on the rise Feb 3, 2007
More than two-thirds of hair dyes currently contain PPD or related chemicals, according to the article ... Legislation in the European Union allows PPD to comprise up to six per cent of the ingredients in hair dyes for consumers, but there is no satisfactory or widely available alternative for permanent hair dyes, the editorial said. (CBC.ca)
Watch That Dye! Feb 3, 2007
Saturday, February 03, 2007. Allergy to hair colouring on the rise Posted: 02 February 2007 1210 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Allergic reactions to hair dye on the rise, warn Boffins Feb 3, 2007
More than two thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other related agents that cause allergies ... 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 ... Current European Union legislation allows PPD to comprise up to 6% of the constituents of hair dyes on the consumer market, but no satisfactory or widely accepted alternatives to these agents are available for use in... (Zee News)
List of substances banned in China's cosmetics doubles Jan 27, 2007
It also modifies the lists of raw materials for making hair dyes and sun-screen products, and outlines methods of testing for banned substances. The regulation also sets out new evaluation standards for sun-screen products and for the testing and labeling of their water-proof qualities. (People's Daily Online, China)
A brand-new year, the old you Jan 2, 2007
Somewhere along that afternoon before we headed over to the Ashworth, I found myself in Walgreens in Exeter staring at a wall of hair dyes. Have you ever noticed how all of the hair models on the boxes look just perfect with any color hair. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
