Patanjali Kesh Kanti Herbal Mehndi: Dermatocare review
Patanjali Kesh Kanti Herbal Mehndi features Para Phenylenediamine (PPD) as its primary coloring agent alongside Sodium Perborate as a bleaching agent and Para Amino Phenol and Resorcinol 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 P-Phenylenediamine (PPD)
Specs Not Fragrance Free, Silicone free, Affordable
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Coupling Agents: Para Amino Phenol (p-Aminophenol), Resorcinol.
- Bleaching Agent: Sodium Perborate (an oxidizing agent that generates active Hydrogen Peroxide when mixed with water).
- Herbal Loading: Formulated with a 35% botanical powder base featuring Lawsonia inermis (Henna Leaf - 29.58%), Emblica officinalis (Amla Fruit - 2.44%), Methi (0.70%), Shikakai (0.44%), Neem (0.44%), Bhringraj (0.35%), Katha (0.35%), Chai Patti (0.35%), Kalaungi (0.09%), and Neel Patti (0.09%).
Keep in mind
- Front label prominently reads "Herbal Mehandi," but the formula relies on synthetic chemical oxidative dyes under the "Excipients" list.
- Hidden Peroxide Generator: Contains Sodium Perborate in the excipient base, which acts as an oxidizing bleach that generates active Hydrogen Peroxide when mixed with water.
- Contains High-Allergy PPD: Uses Para Phenylenediamine (PPD), carrying a high risk of severe contact dermatitis and allergic sensitization.
- Contains Mutagenic Coupler: Formulated with Para Amino Phenol (p-Aminophenol), an ingredient officially classified under EU CLP regulations as a Category 2 mutagen.
- Contains Resorcinol: Includes Resorcinol as a chemical coupler, an ingredient evaluated for potential thyroid-disrupting properties.
- Contains SLS Surfactant: Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Powder, an aggressive anionic surfactant that can further irritate a sensitive scalp during processing.
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.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗ (P-Phenylenediamine, p-Aminophenol, Resorcinol). A 24-hour patch test is recommended before use.
Pregnancy: Consult Doctor Contains P-Phenylenediamine, p-Aminophenol, and Resorcinol, all flagged in our ingredient database ↗. Please consult your physician before using this product during pregnancy or lactation.
Teens Caution: Contains potent oxidative dye chemistry (PPD-based) not typically necessary for a teenager's hair-coloring needs. Consult a dermatologist if teen use is being considered. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full screening details.
Yes. It contains ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria: P-Phenylenediamine, p-Aminophenol, Resorcinol. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
- Active Composition (Each g contains % of): Lawsonia inermis (Henna Leaf Powder 29.58%), Emblica officinalis (Amla Fruit Powder 2.44%), Trigonella foenum-graecum (Methi Seed Powder 0.70%), Acacia concinna (Shikakai Fruit Powder 0.44%), Azadirachta indica (Neem Leaf Powder 0.44%), Eclipta alba (Bhringraj Whole Plant Powder 0.35%), Acacia catechu (Katha StemWood Powder 0.35%), Camellia sinensis (Chai Patti Leaf Powder 0.35%), Nigella sativa (Kalaungi Seed Powder 0.09%), Indigofera tinctoria (Neel Patti Leaf Powder 0.09%).
- Excipients (As per I.P.): Sodium Perborate, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Powder, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Tapioca Starch, Perfume, Sodium Sulphite, Para Phenylenediamine, Para Amino Phenol, Resorcinol.
Source: Product packaging (no URL available)
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