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'''Grecian Formula''' is a popular men's [[hair coloring]] product in the United States. It is made by [[Combe Incorporated]] in [[White Plains, New York|White Plains]] [[New York]], and is also known as Grecian Formula 16. It is available as a clear liquid, cream and a foam. It was first introduced in [[1961]] and is still made. |
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'''Grecian Formula''' is a men's [[hair coloring]] product from [[Combe Incorporated]]. Until 2018 (see below) the formulation used in the United States contained [[lead(II) acetate]].<ref name="canada.com">{{cite news |last1=Page |first1=Shelly |last2=Allan |first2=Susan |date=November 8, 2005 |title=Grecian Formula in a grey zone after ban |url=http://www.canada.com/montreal/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=6caa01c2-3fb0-4431-a559-43aeece93860 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808083503/http://www.canada.com/montreal/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=6caa01c2-3fb0-4431-a559-43aeece93860 |archive-date=2007-08-08 |newspaper=Montreal Gazette |agency=CanWest News Service}}</ref> Because lead acetate was banned in cosmetics in Canada and the European Union, the formulations sold there did not contain it.<ref name="canada.com" /><ref>{{cite web |last=Bird |first=Madeleine |date=2006-11-16 |title=Toxins in Toiletries |url=http://www.cwhn.ca/en/node/39367 |publisher=Canadian Women's Health Network |access-date=2019-06-03}}</ref> In 2017, the [[Environmental Defense Fund]] and other consumer groups filed a complaint with the [[Food and Drug Administration]] to force the removal of lead acetate from Grecian Formula and other hair dyes.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lead-acetate-hair-dye-mens-us-consumer-groups-file-petition-to-fda/ "Consumer groups file petition to ban lead acetate in hair dyes"]. [[CBS News]], April 3, 2017.</ref> As of July 2018, ingredients of Grecian Formula are water, [[isopropyl alcohol]], [[triethanolamine]], [[bismuth citrate]], [[sodium thiosulfate]], fragrance, and [[panthenol]]. Lead acetate has been replaced by bismuth citrate as the progressive colorant. |
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One of the product's main features is that it works gradually, so the color change is not as noticeable as with [[dye]] products. This is because it isn't really a dye, but a [[metallic]] dye-like product. The product is actually 98% clear liquid, 0.29-0.34% [[lead acetate]] and a small amount of [[sulfur]]. The product both coats and penetrates the [[hair]] shaft, and the lead acetate reacts with the sulfur to produce a dark black [[pigment]]. Over time, the small particles of black pigment add up, resulting in darker hair. To adjust the darkness, simply use more or less of the product. |
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Some of the drawbacks are that it doesn't work well with facial hair, and it must be used daily for the first week or two, which some people find inconvenient. However, once the desired color is reached, treatments are reduced to about once per week. Also, the only color available is shades of black. Canada and Europe previously banned the product because of its use of lead acetate. <ref>[http://www.canada.com/montreal/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=6caa01c2-3fb0-4431-a559-43aeece93860 Can West News Service: Grecian Formula in a grey zone after ban]</ref> However the formula has now been changed for those countries and is again for sale. |
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The standard alternative to lead acetate hair treatment is the use of organic dyes. Ammonia-based women's hair colouring products permanently change the color of all hairs to that of the dye. To avoid lead content and to allow for colours other than shades of black, organic dyes are used in products such as [[Just for Men]]. |
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*[http://home.nycap.rr.com/useless/grecian_formula/ Useless Information] If this stuff is clear, how does it color gray hair? |
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*[http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/courses/geog100/MielkeHairLead4.htm University of Wisconsin Steven's Point] Lead Based Hair Products, Too Hazardous for Household Use - Results |
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Latest revision as of 02:45, 11 March 2024
Grecian Formula is a men's hair coloring product from Combe Incorporated. Until 2018 (see below) the formulation used in the United States contained lead(II) acetate.[1] Because lead acetate was banned in cosmetics in Canada and the European Union, the formulations sold there did not contain it.[1][2] In 2017, the Environmental Defense Fund and other consumer groups filed a complaint with the Food and Drug Administration to force the removal of lead acetate from Grecian Formula and other hair dyes.[3] As of July 2018, ingredients of Grecian Formula are water, isopropyl alcohol, triethanolamine, bismuth citrate, sodium thiosulfate, fragrance, and panthenol. Lead acetate has been replaced by bismuth citrate as the progressive colorant.
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[edit]- ^ a b Page, Shelly; Allan, Susan (November 8, 2005). "Grecian Formula in a grey zone after ban". Montreal Gazette. CanWest News Service. Archived from the original on 2007-08-08.
- ^ Bird, Madeleine (2006-11-16). "Toxins in Toiletries". Canadian Women's Health Network. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
- ^ "Consumer groups file petition to ban lead acetate in hair dyes". CBS News, April 3, 2017.
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