INDUS VALLEY Damage Free Natural Gel Hair Colour: Dermatocare review
INDUS VALLEY Damage Free Natural Gel Hair Colour features Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate (PTD) as its primary coloring agent alongside Sodium Perborate as a bleaching agent and 4-Chlororesorcinol and p-Aminophenol as chemical couplers. 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 Toluene-2.5-Diamine Sulfate (PTD)
Specs Mid-Range
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Main Hair Dye Agent: Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate (PTD).
- Coupling & Direct Dye Agents: 4-Chlororesorcinol, p-Aminophenol, m-Aminophenol, 2-Amino-6-Chloro-4-nitrophenol, 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene, 1-Naphthol, Picramic Acid, 1,5-Naphthalenediol.
- Bleaching / Activating Agent: Contains Sodium Perborate in the powder; contains Sodium Picramate in the gel base (which acts as a direct synthetic accelerant dye).
- Kit Architecture: 4-part kit consisting of Aloe Orange Gel, Herbal Permanent Hair Colour Powder, Colour Protective Conditioning Shampoo, and Hair Ultima SPA.
Keep in mind
- Marketed as "100% Organic Aloe Orange Gel Base," but contains Sodium Picramate, a synthetic metallic-salt dye derived from picric acid.
- Marketed "Peroxide-Free (Powder)," but contains Sodium Perborate, which generates hydrogen peroxide on contact with water.
- Marketed as a "Safe PPD-Free Alternative," but stacks nine synthetic dyes and couplers—including PTD, 4-Chlororesorcinol, p-Aminophenol, and 1,5-Naphthalenediol.
- Swaps PPD for Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate (PTD), an aromatic amine carrying a ~50% cross-allergy rate for individuals sensitized to hair dye.
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 (Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, p-Aminophenol, 4-Chlororesorcinol, and others). A 24-hour patch test is recommended before use.
Consult Doctor: Contains Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, p-Aminophenol, and 4-Chlororesorcinol, all flagged in our ingredient database. Please consult your physician before using this product during pregnancy or lactation.
Caution: Contains a large stack of synthetic dye and coupler chemistry not typically necessary for a teenager's hair-coloring needs. Consult a dermatologist if teen use is being considered.
Yes. It contains ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria: Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, p-Aminophenol, 4-Chlororesorcinol.
Ingredient list
Aloe Orange Gel: Aqua, Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) leaf juice, Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) juice, Guar gum (Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride), Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seed oil, Carbomer, Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) peel oil, Wheatgerm (Triticum vulgare) oil, Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) seed oil, Sodium picramate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol. Herbal Permanent Hair Colour Powder (Dark Brown 3.00): Certified Organic Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) fruit Powder, Certified Organic Henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaf powder, Sodium Perborate, Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium chloride, P-Aminophenol, Basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaf powder, Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil, Citric acid, M-Aminophenol, 4-Amino-2-hydroxytoluene, 4-Chlororesorcinol, 1-Naphthol, 2-Amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol, Picramic Acid, 1,5-naphthalenediol. Colour protective conditioning shampoo: Aqua, Rice Ferment Extract, Almond (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) Protein, Hydrolysed Pea Protein, Aloe vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract, Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum Graecum) Seed Extract, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamido Propyl Betaine, Amla (Phyllanthus Emblica) Extract, Hydrolysed Soy Protein, Amodimethicone, Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Extract, Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) Juice, Madder (Rubia Cordifolia) Root Extract, Chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita) Extract, Bhringraj (Eclipta Prostrata) Extract, Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) Leaf Oil, Orange (Citrus Aurantium) Peel Oil, Lemon (Citrus Limon) Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Source: Pack photo
https://www.buyindusvalley.in/products/natural-hair-color
Date: 15 September 2026 Note:
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