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EXPLAINATION FOR REPORTING

ANCIENT HAIR DYEING HISTORY


Early dyes made from plant products.
• Mesopotamia and Persia dyed hair long, Egyptians preferred henna.
• Ancient Greece used potash water, yellow flowers, pollen, flour, and gold dust for blond shades.
• Early Romans preferred dark hair, other societies preferred unusual colors.
• Blond hair popular from 8th to 13th century.
• Lead combs darkened hair to black in 17th century.
• Late 19th century discovered toxic lead.
• France began para-phylenediamine hair coloring industry.
• L’Oréal, founded by Eugène Schueller, first hair coloring product marketed in early 20th century.

SAFETY CONCERNS - OXIDATIVE HAIR DYES AND CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL


• Oxidative hair dyes have potential allergic and carcinogenic effects, especially in contact dermatitis and
facial edema.
• Permanent hair dyes contain high levels of "para" dye components, leading to occupational allergies.
• Despite increased use in industrialized countries, contact allergy to Permanent Peroxide Dye (PPD) has
decreased.
• The CIR Panel reviews the safety of dye intermediates and couplers.
• Carcinogenic potential of arylamine family hair dye ingredients is a major concern.
• Studies show no association between hair dye use and increased cancer risk.

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