While you are expecting your little one, each action that previously seemed normal makes you worry that it could harm your baby. Every day a new question arises, especially if you are a new mom; everything is new. If you usually go to the beauty salon, you may wonder about dyes during pregnancy and if it is safe to dye your hair.
Hair dyes have chemicals such as paraphenylenediamine, ammoniacal mercury, nonylphenol, parabens, or formaldehyde; they are used to achieve color resistance to last longer, points out the National Chamber of the Cosmetic Products Industry (Canipec).
Yvonne Butler Tobah, a gynecologist and member of Mayo Clinic, explains that only a limited amount of hair dye and other grooming and styling products are absorbed by the skin. Although if your skin is irritated or has a crack, it may absorb more chemicals than usual.
“Research on the use of hair dyes during pregnancy is limited. These chemicals are generally considered to pose no harm to a developing baby; however, given the lack of available evidence, you may, if you prefer, postpone any chemical hair treatment until after delivery”.
We recommend: Is it safe to wear makeup during pregnancy?
Although recommendations vary, the American Pregnancy Association recommends waiting until at least the second trimester of pregnancy to dye or apply any treatment (such as straightening or perming) to your hair to avoid any exposure of your little one to the chemicals in these products.
“Small amounts of hair dye can be absorbed through the skin; this small amount is not considered harmful to the fetus. The same is considered during lactation. Although no data is available on women receiving hair treatment during this stage, it is known that a small amount of the chemicals would be absorbed into the blood. Thus, the possibility of it entering the milk and putting the baby at risk wouldn’t be likely”.
Fred Morgan Ortiz, a specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics, explains that all the baby’s organs and muscles begin to form in the first trimester. The chemicals could affect his development.
“The dyes that have peroxides can affect the development of the embryo
Morgan Ortiz comments that natural dyes based on henna can be an alternative; you can also use those that do not have ammonia or whose chemical concentrations are lower.
Do not miss: How many kilos can I gain during pregnancy?
Most hair styling involves chemicals and dyes. The American Pregnancy Association notes that you should also avoid these treatments until the second trimester:
If you decide to color your hair during pregnancy, follow these Food and Drug Administration (FDA) precautions:
It may interest you: Drowsiness during pregnancy? This is why and what you can do
Tell us on Facebook about your experience. Did you wait until after delivery to apply a dye?
Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver
El 25 de noviembre se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Eliminación de la Violencia…
El Día Mundial del Café Espresso, celebrado el 23 de noviembre, es una fecha especial…
¿Sabes cuáles son los beneficios de la música en los niños? La música favorece el…
El Día Internacional del Músico en honor a Santa Cecilia, la patrona de los músicos,…
Cada 21 de noviembre se celebra el Día Internacional de la Espina Bífida, que es…
En mi colaboración anterior platicamos de la importancia de encontrar el lado positivo del Trastorno…