What Is Organic Hair Color?
Why “Natural” and “Organic” Are Not the Same
Unraveling the Difference
Why 100% Certified Organic Hair Color Truly Stands Above the Rest
Many hair colors today are labeled “natural,” leading people to believe they are automatically safer or healthier.
However, the reality is quite different. “Natural” is often just a marketing term, with no strict definition or regulatory standard. In contrast, 100% certified organic hair color represents the highest level of purity, transparency, and trust—and reaching that level is no easy feat.
By understanding this difference, it becomes clear why Radico stands at the very top of the hair color spectrum.
Natural vs. Organic: What’s the Real Difference?
What “Natural” Really Means
Natural hair dyes are often derived from plant-based sources such as herbs, fruits, or minerals.
However, the term “natural” is not regulated, which means these products may still contain:
・Synthetic additives
・Artificial preservatives
・Chemical pigments
In other words, “natural” does not guarantee purity or safety.
Certified Organic
What Makes Organic Truly Different
Organic hair dyes must meet strict, verifiable standards.
They are made only from ingredients that are:
・Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
・Free from GMOs
・Processed without artificial preservatives, fragrances, or harsh chemicals
To be certified organic, products must pass rigorous inspections by recognized organizations such as COSMOS (COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard). This certification verifies not only the ingredients, but also the sourcing, processing, and manufacturing practices.
Organic Hair Dye Has Levels — Not All Are Equal
Even among organic hair dyes, there are important differences:
70–95% Organic
Contains a mix of organic and non-organic ingredients
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95% Organic
Mostly organic, but still includes a small percentage of non-organic components
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100% Organic Hair Dye
Made entirely from organic ingredients
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Certified 100% Organic Hair Dye ⭐ Highest Grade
Verified by official certification bodies
→ This is where Radico belongs
Why Radico Leads the Way
Radico is 100% certified organic, meeting the highest possible standard in natural hair color.
Every Radico product is:
- Certified organic
- Free from synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and GMOs
- Free from chemical dyes, ammonia, and peroxide
- Made only with pure, organic herbs
Radico doesn’t just meet organic guidelines—it surpasses them, offering authenticity you can truly trust.
12 Pure Herbal Colorants
Organic Indigo Leaf
The active ingredient in indigo for dyeing hair is a glycoside, a combination of glucose and Indoxyl. Indigo leaves contain this compound naturally in the form of the glycoside.
Organic Henna Leaf
The active ingredient in henna for dyeing hair is lawsone, also known as hennotannic acid. Lawsone binds with the keratin protein found in hair to color and deeply condition it.
Organic Colorless Henna Leaf
The active ingredient in hair dye Cassia Obovata is Chrysophanic Acid. In its pure form, chrysophanic acid is yellow, and in high concentrations, it can stain hair with a yellow tone; therefore, it is often referred to as blond henna.
Organic HIBISCUS FLOWER
The active ingredient in hibiscus for dyeing hair is flavonoids and amino acids. These natural ingredients are necessary to produce keratin, giving violet and plum highlights to hair.
Organic Methi Seed
The active ingredient in methi seed hair dye is typically lawsone (2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), an isomer of juglone. It is one of the oldest dyes used for hair coloring and pigmentation.
Organic Manjistha Root
The active ingredient in Manjistha root hair dye is a combination of quinones, glycosides, iridoids, oleananes triterpenoids, bicyclic hexapeptides, and anthraquinones. These natural pigments have regenerative properties and can be used to color hair.
Organic Bhringraj leaf
The active ingredient in hair dye bhringraj leaf is ecliptin, a powerful constituent and active principle. Other compounds found in bhringraj leaves include Wedelolactone and haritaki and Jatamansi, which are beneficial for maintaining the natural color of hair.
Organic Amla Fruit
Amla is most often used as a color adjuster to tone down the red of henna. Amla powder can help control hair dyeing by providing nutrients such as Vitamin C which can strengthen, revitalize, and stimulate healthy hair growth.
Organic Brahmi Leaf
Brahmi leaf (Bacopa monnieri) helps to control hair dye by forming a protective layer around the hair fibers, reducing dryness, dandruff, itchiness, split ends and flakes, nourishing the scalp and hair, and calming and soothing an overdried scalp.
Organic Ritha Fruit
Ritha, also known as soapnut, contains saponins. The total saponin content of reetha is about 8.74%. It is used in various cosmetic and Ayurvedic products. Saponins have been shown to control staining at natural dyeing.
Organic Shikakai Seed
Shikakai is a natural ingredient that can be used to boost the coloring of your hair. Shikakai has natural foaming agents that can cleanse mildly and prolong the life of henna hair color.
Organic Turmeric Root
Turmeric can be used as a hair dye, especially for blond and brown hair. It gives a golden blonde tone to the hair. Turmeric has also been found to help preserve hair color in some studies.
BEYOND NATURAL HAIR DYES
Why do you need 100% organic hair dye?
The number one reason is Safer for your health.
Traditional hair dyes contain harsh chemicals such as ammonia, peroxide, and PPD (para-phenylenediamine), which can cause allergic reactions, respiratory problems, and other health issues. 100% organic hair dye is free of these chemicals and is considered safer for your health.
Using 100% organic hair dye ensures that your product is free of harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, providing a safer and more natural alternative for hair coloring.
The Science of Hair
Have you ever heard that hair can change completely every seven years? Hair has a long cycle. So your daily choices have a long-term impact on hair health.
[Anagen] Scalp hair stays in this active phase of growth for two to six years.[1]
[Catagen] This phase lasts for about two to three weeks.[1]
[Telogen] This phase lasts for about 100 days for hairs on the scalp.[1]
