In December 2018, the National Medical Products Administration released its latest notice on non-compliant cosmetics (Batch 80), revealing that 80 batches of products failed inspection. These included: Dicai Oriental Beauty Care Hair Dye (Brown-Black), Zhanghua Eco-Oil Hair Dye Cream (3.8, 1.8, 2.0), Changyi Eco Hanbang Hair Dye (Wine Red 4.45, Coffee Brown 5.75, Natural Black, Golden Brown),Changyi Hanbang Hair Dye (Natural Black, Grape Red, Chestnut Brown, Brown Black, Chocolate Brown), Fengcai Hair Dye (Purple Red), and Puyingsi Series Hair Dye.The primary issues identified in the non-compliant hair dye products during the supervision sampling were discrepancies between the actual detected ingredients and the approved formula or labeled ingredients. This constitutes unauthorized alteration of product formulas by cosmetic manufacturers. Some products had expired approvals, and certain batches contained banned components, violating regulations such as the Cosmetic Hygiene Supervision Regulations and the Cosmetic Labeling Management Regulations.
In March 2020, the NMPA's announcement regarding the 34th batch of non-compliant cosmetics also listed several familiar brands. The primary issues were similarly due to discrepancies between actual detected ingredients and those listed in approved formulas or product labels, constituting unauthorized formulation changes by manufacturers. Certain batches of hair dye products contained prohibited ingredients, violating regulations such as the Cosmetic Hygiene Supervision Regulations and the Cosmetic Labeling Management Regulations.
These announcements left many long-time hair dye users stunned! Brands like Dicair, Zhanghua, and Hanbang are staple hair dye products found in major supermarkets nationwide. If even these brands have failed inspections, it means consumers' hair and scalps have been exposed to potential health risks for years!
The implications are terrifying!What could possibly motivate these manufacturers to alter product ingredient labels without authorization? Evidence indicates they all used several ingredients banned nationally or recognized as toxic to humans, attempting to deceive and conceal the truth. Let's identify these toxic ingredients:
Nine universally restricted harmful chemicals:
p-Phenylenediamine, Hydroquinone (must not be detected),m-Aminophenol, 1,2-Diaminobenzene (must not be detected), m-Aminophenol, 1,2-Diaminobenzene (must not be detected),p-aminophenol, toluene-2,5-diamine, m-phenylenediamine (must not be detected),p-methylphenol, resorcinol (must not be detected)
Among these 9 chemical ingredients, 5 are banned substances with carcinogenic potential. Since these chemicals are low-cost, high-profit, and deliver noticeable hair-dyeing effects, most manufacturers opt to use them.Therefore, consumers must carefully examine ingredient lists, avoid blindly trusting manufacturers' claims, and not be swayed by celebrity endorsements.In summary, exercise caution when selecting chemical hair dyes. Only opt for genuine plant-based dyes to safeguard your health.
In recent years, diverse "plant-based hair dyes" have emerged on the market, priced between 60-208 yuan. Research indicates they can be broadly categorized into four types:
The first type is termed "pseudo-plant dyes." These contain only minimal plant ingredients, with multiple chemical components still dominating the formulation. Prices fall below 100 yuan.
The second category is "semi-plant-based dyes." These contain roughly equal parts plant and chemical ingredients, still inevitably using harmful chemicals. Prices range from 90 to 150 yuan.These contain a high proportion of plant-based ingredients with no harmful chemicals. All plants are organically grown and produced.
Currently, only Europe may possess this technology, making this the highest tier in hair dyeing. Prices range from 150 to 208 yuan. Consider that organic vegetables in supermarkets cost 2-3 times more than conventional ones—so it makes sense that organic dyes command a premium over regular ones.
By now, you likely have a clear understanding. Don't blindly believe online claims that all hair dyes cause severe harm—trust science, trust facts, and choose products wisely.