Biotique Herbcolor Conditioning Hair Colour: Dermatocare review
Biotique Herbcolor Conditioning Hair Colour features P-Phenylenediamine (PPD) as its primary coloring agent alongside Hydrogen Peroxide as a bleaching agent, Ethanolamine to open the hair cuticle, and Resorcinol as a chemical coupler. Despite being marketed as an herbal alternative, its overall formulation functions similarly to conventional box hair dyes.
Overview
Hair type Dry & Damaged Hair, Normal & Balanced Hair, Oily Hair & Scalp
Hair Concerns Grey Hair
Key Ingredients P-Phenylenediamine (PPD)
Specs Not Fragrance Free, Has silicone, Affordable
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Main Hair Dye Agent: P-Phenylenediamine (PPD), disclosed at 1.0% w/w max after mixing with developer.
- Coupling Agents: m-Aminophenol (listed as 3-hydroxyaniline), Resorcinol (listed as m-hydroquinone).
- Bleaching/Developer Agent: Hydrogen Peroxide.
- Kit Contents: Includes Nourishing Conditioner (25mL), Nourishing Shampoo (25mL), 1 pair of gloves, and a usage instructions leaflet.
- Plant Extracts: Has Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, and Vitamin C to temporarily soften hair.
- Safety Protocol: Pack mandates a 48-hour skin sensitivity patch test before application.
Keep in mind
- Marketed under an "Herbal Enriched" campaign, though the underlying coloring mechanism is a standard synthetic oxidative dye system.
- Marketed as "Ammonia-Free," but substitutes Ethanolamine (MEA), an alkaline agent that still swells the cuticle and can induce structural protein damage over repeated use.
- Relies on P-Phenylenediamine (PPD) up to the maximum 1.0% finished-mixture limit, well-documented risk of severe allergic contact dermatitis.
- Declares Resorcinol under the chemical alias "m-hydroquinone," an ingredient evaluated by scientific panels (such as the EU SCCS) for potential endocrine and thyroid-disrupting properties.
- Includes a Hydrogen Peroxide developer that chemically strips natural internal hair melanin during application.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers (P-Phenylenediamine, Resorcinol). A 24-hour patch test is recommended before use, per the brand's own packaging instructions.
Consult Doctor: Contains P-Phenylenediamine and Resorcinol, both flagged in our ingredient database. Please consult your physician before using this product during pregnancy or lactation.
Caution: Contains potent oxidative dye chemistry (PPD-based) not typically necessary for a teenager's hair-coloring needs. A simpler, gentler formula may be more appropriate — consult a dermatologist if teen use is being considered.
Yes. It contains ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria: P-Phenylenediamine, Resorcinol.
Ingredient list
Pure Cream Colorant Type III (50g): Aqua/Water, Ethanolamine, Mineral Oil, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Hexadecyl Alcohol, 1,2-Propanediol, p-phenylenediamine, Octadecanoic Acid, Glycinol, 3-hydroxyaniline (m-Aminophenol), m-hydroquinone (Resorcinol), EDTA, Sodium Sulphite, Coconut Oil, Plant Extracts, Olive Oil, Vitamin-C, Perfume, Dyes. Cream Developer Type III (60mL): Aqua/Water, Emulsifying Wax, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Ceteareth-20, EDTA, Sodium Hydrogen Phosphate, Orthophosphoric Acid, Acrylates Copolymer. Declaration: p-Phenylenediamine content after dilution with developer: 1.0% w/w or less.
Source: Product pack photo
Date: 15 September 2026 Note: "m-Hydroquinone" is not a standard INCI/IUPAC name — hydroquinone is the para-isomer of dihydroxybenzene, so this is manufacturer shorthand for the meta-isomer, which is Resorcinol. Worth a sanity check against Biotique's own regulatory filing if you want it airtight.
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