DATE
November 2024
CATEGORY
Intense Brow[n]s Tinting
READING TIME
4 minutes
Bye Bye Henna, Hello Intense Brow[n]s
Eyebrow tinting: safe, effective and long-lasting - what you need to know
The world of eyebrow tinting has evolved rapidly in recent years. More and more customers want products that not only colour the hair but also the skin to achieve an intense and full look. Many come across henna products that are advertised as ‘natural’ and ‘well tolerated’. But what is really behind these claims? And are there safe alternatives?
Henna: natural, but not harmless
Henna is often advertised as a ‘natural’ solution for eyebrow tinting, but the pure henna from the plant is actually unsuitable for intensive colour results, mainly due to its reddish colour and long application time.
This is why so-called ‘henna products’ on the market are usually mixed with chemical substances in order to achieve more intensive and faster colour results. Unfortunately, many of these products contain highly allergenic substances, such as the so-called Bandrowski base, which can lead to severe allergic reactions. According to a study by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, 16 out of 21 henna products tested contained dangerous ingredients*.
*https://mobil.bfr.bund.de/cm/343/26-sitzung-der-bfr-kommission-fuer-kosmetische-mittel.pdf
Hybrid colours: be careful!
A relatively new concept on the eyebrow colouring market are the so-called hybrid colours. This mixture of oxidative dyes and henna is supposed to combine the best of both worlds - intensive colour results on skin and hair. However, hybrid colours are usually very liquid and penetrate deep into the skin, which increases the risk of skin irritation and allergic reactions.
RefectoCil®: Safe and effective
RefectoCil® has been a leader in eyebrow and eyelash colouring for many years. The oxidative colours are specially developed to colour only the hairs without penetrating the skin. Thanks to the creamy consistency, the colours stay where they belong, making them particularly well tolerated. The result? Beautifully coloured eyebrows that last up to six weeks.
The innovation for colouring with a make-up effect: RefectoCil® Intense Brow[n]s
As RefectoCil® always offers the best and safest solutions, a revolutionary new development has been launched on the market: Intense Brow[n]s. This patented formula works in two steps and does not use PPD (phenylenediamine). Instead, it is based on gentle plant extracts and silver nitrate, which makes it particularly safe and skin friendly. The result is a perfect and beautiful skin colour that keeps the popular make-up effect for up to ten days, while the hairs themselves remain coloured for up to six weeks.
Easy care between services
RefectoCil® offers a simple solution for the time between colouring appointments: the BeautyLash by RefectoCil® Full Brow Tinting Pens TWO GO. These innovative pens allow customers to touch up the effect at home - without any mixing, bowls or brushes.
With Intense Brow[n]s, RefectoCil® has developed a legal, safe and allergy-friendly tinting system that not only works quickly and effectively, but also delivers intense colours and beautiful results.
The world of eyebrow tinting has changed. While henna products and hybrid colours carry risks, RefectoCil's® safe, high-viscosity cream-based colours and innovative Intense Brow[n]s technology offer a safe and effective solution for perfectly coloured eyebrows and eyelashes - without compromise.