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~Organic Color Systems contains certified Organic Comfrey, Grapefruit, and Orange Extract. The comfrey acts
as a scalp soother, the grapefruit as a natural anti-bacterial agent, and the orange as a natural anti-oxidant.
~Organic Color Systems is ammonia free. Ammonia is a corrosive chemical that is used
in explosives, fertilizer, and cleaning products. Its use in hair color has been banned in Argentina and in the Netherlands
ammoniated colors must be mixed in a separate, closed room that has a special ventilation system. In addition to its negative
effects on the skin, eyes, and respiratory system, ammonia compromises the hairs ability to hold on to hair color.
~Organic Color Systems works at a much lower ph than ammoniated colors. Our color works at a ph of 8.5 to 9 versus a ph
of 11 for ammoniated colors (This might seem like a minor difference but the ph scale is logarithmic. When you move from 7
to 8 it is 10 times higher, from 8 to 9, 100 times higher. From 9 to 10, 1000 times higher and so on). This is important because
ph values are used to open or close the hair. The higher up the scale the hair is taken the more it opens and swells. If you
take the hair too far up the scale it becomes very difficult or even impossible to bring the hair back down to its isometric
point of 5. This means the cuticle (or outer protective layer) is left open and is not able to protect the more delicate inner
structure of the hair.
Microscopic photos verify the superior condition that OCS leaves the hair in.
~OCS is Resorcinol free. Resorcinol is a pigment that is banned in the European Union but is still used in the U.S. Resorcinol
is a suspected carcinogen.
~OCS contains on average 0.4 percent PPD's. This is in contrast to ammoniated colors
which contain 3-6 percent PPD's. PPD's are an ingredient that some people find objectionable and can cause sensitivity and/or
allergic reactions in some people.
~OCS uses pharmaceutical grade peroxide. This is used in contact lens solution
and eye drops. It is more refined and milder. This reduces irritation on the skin and burning on the hair.
~OCS
contains no parabens. Parabens are a preservative that are believed to mimic estrogen in the body.
~Organic Care Systems uses state of the art natural technology with the latest raw materials. It is
formulated to maintain the delicate protein and moisture balance of the hair. This keeps the hair in optimal condition and
gives the hair natural feel, strength, and shine. It is ph balanced to return the hair back to its isometric point.
Here is a list of ingredients to avoid in your cosmetics,
hair and skin care:
DEA, MEA, TEA, Alkyl-phenol-ethoxylades,
PEG 1-200, Petrolatum, Imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, Alcohol, or Isopropyl, Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), Ammonium
laureth sulphate, Cocomidopropyl Betaine, PVP/VA copolymer Padimate, Ooctyl dimethyl, PABA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben,
Butylparaben and Ethylparaben, Methicone, Dimethicone, Benzene, Coal Tar, Carbomer 934, 940, 941, 960, 961 C, Dioform, Hydantoin
DMDM, FDC-n (FD&C), Formaldehyde, Glycols, AHA (alpha hydroxy acid), Aluminum, EDTA, Synthetic Colours, Talc, Fragrance
A list of sites you can browse to read up on toxicity:
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