LOreal is a well-known brand that offers a range of hair color products. Here are some details about LOreals global hair color products, including positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials:
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Permanent oxidative hair dye: LOreals permanent oxidative hair dyes are used in combination with hydrogen peroxide to obtain the desired shade. They permit to cover grey hair and enable to achieve a large range of shades. However, their use is subject to many precautions of use that are clearly indicated on packaging and in the instructions guide. These include the mandatory allergy alert test 48 hours before and specific warning in case of black henna tattoo or previous reaction to a hair dye product.
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Ingredients: The ingredients used in LOreals hair color products include P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE (PPD) and TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE (and) THIOGLYCERIN (PTD) among others. These ingredients are of synthetic origin and are used for permanent hair color products. LOreals hair color products containing para-phenylenediamine (PPD) comply with one of the strictest cosmetics regulations which is the EU regulation.
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Positive aspects: LOreals hair color products offer a large range of shades and can cover grey hair.
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Negative aspects: LOreals permanent oxidative hair dyes are subject to many precautions of use that are clearly indicated on packaging and in the instructions guide.
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LOreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System: LOreals EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System is a line of hair care products aimed at smoothing, moisturizing, or volumizing color-treated hair. The products are under $10 and are 100% vegan. The line includes shampoos, conditioners, and serums. The shampoos are sulfate-free and contain natural ingredients such as rosemary leaf oil and peppermint leaf extract. The conditioners and serums also contain natural ingredients such as sunflower oil and olive oil. However, some of the ingredients in the products are not considered good, such as cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. Sulfates have been linked to contact dermatitis and irritation, can be considered potential carcinogenics, and are only CIR approved for "brief use followed by thorough rinsing from the surface of the skin".
