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DEA (diethanolamine), MEA
(monoethanolamine), TEA (triethanolamine)
These three chemicals can wreak havoc with your
hormones and can form cancer-causing agents. In
fact, research shows that there’s a strong link to liver
and kidney cancer. Shampoos, soaps, bubble baths,
and facial cleansers commonly use this preservative.
FD&C color pigments
Look at your hair dye box and you’ll most likely see
these artificial colour codes, followed by a colour and
number. Most �D�C pigments are made with coal
tar, and research shows that almost all of them are
carcinogenic. These synthetic colouring agents can
also cause skin and scalp irritations and even oxygen
depletion in the blood. These chemicals are so toxic
that the pigment �D�C �ed �4 is no longer allowed to
be used in food because it affects the adrenal glands
and bladder.
Resorcinol
Resorcinol can trigger allergies, irritate the scalp and
have devastating effects on your endocrine system.
This chemical can cause thyroid dysfunction, affect
the central nervous system, and alter the adrenal
glands.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a substance that’s found naturally
in our bodies in low quantities. It’s used to bleach the
hair, but its adverse effects are lasting, and your hair
becomes brittle, unattractive, and di�cult to style.
Ammonia
Most hair dying processes involve breaking down
your natural hair first. Hair cuticles break down and
remove your natural hair colour and make way for a
new shade. Ammonia may burn the skin and irritate
the lungs.
P-Aminophenol
Would you use a product containing chemicals
to kill rats� Hopefully not, so please steer clear of
�-Aminophenol� There’s also some evidence that this
chemical can lead to organ toxicity, as well as strong
evidence of skin toxicity.
Ditch toxic chemical haircare products for
natural, plant based herbal colours
Cancer rates are on the rise. This fact is not surprising
since nowadays we’re bombarded by chemicals in
everyday products, including hair dyes. So why not
replace your commercial hair dye for natural, colouring
alternatives, like �AV�DA �IO HAI� CO�OU�. This
way you can avoid unnecessary exposure to toxic,
cancer-causing chemicals. Starting today, ditch your
toxic chemical dye and use potent herbal plants
instead – these are a great and completely natural and
Avoid unnecessary exposure to toxic cancer-causing chemicals for
a healthier hair
effective way to colour your hair. �ot only do they tint
your hair in beautiful intense shades, but they also
nourish, protect, strengthen, and add shine and lustre
to your hair.
Live Your Life ‘ The Naveda Way ‘
Ultimately, it’s about our health and the place we
live. It sounds like a cliché but it’s true. The truth is
we are not living in utopia, we are living in a money
driven world with lots of ugly truths behind the food
we eat and the products we use. Do you know how
many products right now in your house are toxic or
somehow contributing to your and your family’s health
challenges�
Naveda Integral Wellness is on a mission to
empower and educate consumers with the right
knowledge to live consciously and become wellnessaware
and responsible consumers, choosing to live
100% safe! 100% natural.
The choices we make today and everyday impact
human health, the planet’s health, and the society’s
health, and it’s all interconnected.
Veena Dansinghani is the founder and director of
Naveda Integral Wellness Hong Kong and an alopecia
or hair loss, yoga, and nutrition specialist.
THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS COLUMN ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR AND DO
NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF GLOBAL HEALTH ASIA-PACIFIC OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Cancer rates
are on the rise.
This fact is
not surprising
since
nowadays
we’re
bombarded
by chemicals
in everyday
products,
including hair
dyes.
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