PPD Free

PPD Free Hair Dye

While around 90% of hair dye brands contain PPD, some have excluded the ingredient. This is because it is one of the leading causes of sensitive scalps and allergic reactions. Symptoms include dry, red, painful, itchy or swollen skin.

To minimise the risk of reactions, you can visit our list of PPD free hair dyes. There are plenty of options from top brands, including Wildcolor, Becolor and Muk.

What Does PPD Stand For In Hair Dye?

You might have heard the word PPD tossed around, but what does this actually mean?

The ingredient is used in a wide range of industries, particularly permanent hair dyes. The full name of PPD is paraphenylenediamine, but you may find this listed as:

  • P-phenylenediamine
  • Para-phenylenediamine
  • 4-aminoaniline
  • 1,4-benzenediamine
  • p-diaminobenzene

You can visit the article What Is PPD In Hair Dye & Is It Dangerous? to find out more information about PPD free hair dye.

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    PPD is the main colouring agent in permanent dye. This chemical is popular because of the natural result and reduced risk of fading over time. However, PPD is also the biggest cause of reactions. You can browse our PPD-free collection to avoid dry, red, painful, itchy or swollen skin.