Best Pregnancy-Safe Hair Dyes of 2024 – ryan

Even though you have a green light to continue on with your beauty routine, Dr. Green told us that there are a few things pregnant and breastfeeding women should be aware of when it comes to hair dye – plus some other qualities to consider.

Avoid Certain Chemicals

Anything with parabens and Phthalates are saving flags; look for ingredients with “Parabens” In their name, like methyl parabens and propylparabens, or ingredients containing the word “Phthalates” Such as diethylphthalate, and avoid formulations containing them.

Dr. Green notes that as a general rule, everyone should steer clear of these two chemicals, not just pregnant women, since parabens and phthalates are known enddocrine-disrupting chemicals. But “with hormones already going haywire during pregnancy, we don’t want to add any fuel to the fire or do anything to impede the body’s natural processes,” says Dr. Green.

Double-check other ingredients

Dr. Green says that “the internet is your friend.” If you see an ingredient that concerns you, it’s easy to look it up and check its status. The FDA’s Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) Requires Ingredient Declarations on Cosmetic Products Sold, like Hair Dye, so you can relax knowing if there’s something in your hair dye, it will also be on the ingredient list.

Semi-permanent or permanent

The main difference between the pregnancy-safe hair dyes we included is the longevity of the dye. Some are permanent, so you will need to re-do your ‘do for awhile, which can be convenient for busy moms and moms-to-be. However, semi-permanent hair dye can be a good option for anyone new to at-home box hair color that wants to test it first before committing-or for those just wanting some fun short-term color without much risk.