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Ok Maria, here it is.... Hair colors and dyes. First of all, the warning labels should read.. Warning: Contains an ingredient that can penetrate your skin and has been determined to cause cancer in labratory animals. Lets keep in mind, that it is a safe assumption that if it causes and animal problems, it will most likely cause us problems. That has been the basis for doing animal experimentation. Manufactureres are not concerned about your health. They are concerned with the amount of revenue coming into their companies. Now that we have cleared that up, lets move onto the bad news. Did you know that th FDA has no jurisdiction over hair colors or dyes which are mutinagenic and suspected of being carcinogenic to humans. In an article by Consumer Reports magazine, it was stated that there are about 20 different chemicals used in hair colors regularly that are potential cancer causers. Hair colors can also contain coal tar dyes, detergents, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, and yes lead. A large majority of chemicals used in these dyes penetrate the scalp and enter the bloodstream. These are not even tested for safety. Would you believe this, one study that was done stated that women over the age of 50 who have used hair dyes for ten or more years, have increased their risk for breast cancer. How awful. It is also a reccomendation that women who are pregnant or during the child bearing age, avoid theses dyes. Because of a 1938 law that is still in effect, which was passed because the people in the hair industry persuaded Congress to exempt these products from government regulations. It was known to cause problems even then, but because it would have caused basically a shut down of this market, the hair dye manufactureres lobbied until they won the victory to stay in business, and cause who knows what unknown problems for countless individuals. What is an alternative? Henna is a powder made from a plant. There are many different shades available. I know our local health food stores carry these, or can order them, or you can go online and search natural hair colors. Be sure to use they contain no metals. Just because it says natural, doesn't mean it is safe. I read in on book that you can use paprika, beet juice, or Red Zinger tea to bring out red. For brown use ginger, nutmeg, or hot coffee instead of water. You can use black tea, chamomile, or onion juice for gold highlights. There are non toxic alternatives available on the internet. For natural blond highlights you can 1.Mix 1T of lemon juice with 1 gallon of warm water. Put this on your hair and go out into the sun. For brown or brunette: Rinse with strong black tea or black coffee. For natural red: Make a strong tea of rose hips, cloves, or strong black tea. To cover Gray: Simmer 1/2 cup of dried sage in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes, then steep for several hours. Apply the tea to the hair and leave it until your hair dries, then rinse and dry your hair again. You can apply weekly until you get to the color you desire. I hope this info might be helpful. Some of the info I have put in here, has came from a book called Home Safe Home, by Debra Lynn Dadd. It is a great book, and I highly reccomend getting a copy. It is important to not live in fear, but to live wisely. To not just accept something as good because it is sold at the local grocery store, or has been around for years. Thanks for reading. In Christ Jesus, Geanine |
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