Is Your Hair Dye Really Organic?
Understanding the Difference Between ‘Natural’ and ‘Truly Organic’ Hair Colors
Unraveling the Difference
Why 100% Certified Organic Hair Color Stands Above the Rest
It’s easy to assume that any hair color labeled “natural” is healthier. But here’s the truth: “natural” is often just a buzzword with no strict standards behind it. On the other hand, truly organic hair color demands a far higher level of purity and certification. Achieving 100% organic status and genuine certification is no simple task—it requires meticulous sourcing, rigorous testing, and unwavering commitment to quality.
By understanding this critical distinction, you’ll discover why Radico rises above the rest. We’re not just meeting guidelines—we’re surpassing them. When you choose Radico’s certified organic hair color, you’re investing in a product carefully crafted to align with your values, nourish your hair, and protect your well-being. It’s more than just another “natural” claim—it’s authenticity you can trust.
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What Makes Organic Truly Different?
Organic hair dyes are created exclusively from ingredients that are grown and processed without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). They also exclude artificial preservatives, synthetic fragrances, and other harmful chemicals. Strictly regulated by reputable organizations such as the COSMOS (COSMetic Organic and natural Standard), organic hair dyes must meet specific, verifiable standards to earn their certification.
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Where Do Natural Hair Dyes Fall Short?
While “natural” hair dyes may be derived from plant-based sources like fruits, herbs, and minerals, the term “natural” itself isn’t regulated. This means these products can still contain synthetic additives or chemicals—so you’re never entirely sure what you’re putting on your hair and scalp.
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Why Radico Leads the Way
The attached diagram helps clarify Radico’s unique position in the world of hair color. As a 100% certified organic brand, Radico stands at the highest standard of purity and safety. Every product is formulated to meet strict organic criteria, ensuring that what touches your hair and scalp is as nature intended: free of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, GMOs, and unnecessary additives.
What is Organic Hair Dye?
“Organic” refers to farming practices that avoid synthetic chemicals and GMOs right from the start. True organic hair color relies on natural herbs, which are generally far gentler on your hair than conventional chemical dyes. Keep in mind that not all products labeled as “organic” are fully organic. Always read the label carefully to verify ingredients and certifications, ensuring you’re getting the pure, beneficial product you expect.
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Does 100% Organic Herbal Hair Color Really Dye Your Hair?
If you think 100% organic herbal hair color can’t actually dye your hair, it’s time to discover how these natural powders really work. Unlike chemical dyes that bleach your hair and deposit synthetic pigments, pure herbal dyes use plant-based color molecules—found in herbs like henna, indigo, and hibiscus—to gently bond with the natural protein (keratin) inside your hair strands.
How Does the Coloring Work?
When you mix these herbal powders with water to form a paste and apply it to your hair, the tiny pigment molecules can slip through the hair’s protective outer layer (cuticle). Once inside, these molecules interact with your hair’s keratin proteins. Instead of merely coating the surface, they form a stable connection, effectively “holding hands” with the protein. This bond locks the color in place, so it won’t easily wash out.
Gradual, Natural-Looking Results
Because no chemical bleaching is involved, your hair’s original hue remains the base, while the herbal pigments layer on top to enhance and deepen your natural shade. With repeated use, the color intensifies, resulting in rich, authentic tones rather than the flat, artificial look that some synthetic dyes create.
Enhancing the Color Naturally
• Amla Fruit: Amla can help refine the final shade by toning down the redness of henna. High in Vitamin C, it also nourishes and strengthens your hair. This means the color you apply is complemented by healthier, more resilient strands.
• Bhringraj Leaf: Packed with beneficial compounds like ecliptin and wedelolactone, bhringraj helps maintain the dye’s vibrancy. By reinforcing the natural color and reducing fading, this herb ensures that your chosen hue remains full and long-lasting.
100% organic herbal hair color is not only capable of dyeing your hair—it does so in a way that respects your hair’s health and structure. By binding directly to your hair’s proteins, these herbal pigments create a stable, enduring color that looks beautifully natural, all while avoiding the damage, dryness, and harsh effects of chemical dyes.
Unique Features of our organic hair dye
100% Certified Organic
Our organic hair colors contain only carefully selected natural raw materials such as finely ground organic herbs, fruits, and seeds. Those natural raw materials wrap your hair and penetrate it to dye it. It is made exclusively with organic herbs. It is made by drying and powdering raw organic plants' leaves, fruits, and seeds. It is not a hair dye that extracts pigment components from plants.
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]
There are other reasons to choose 100% organic hair dye.
Environmentally friendly: Organic hair dye is free of synthetic chemicals that can harm the environment. Many organic hair dye brands are also cruelty-free, meaning they don't test on animals.
Natural look: Organic hair dye is made from natural ingredients that can provide a natural-looking color to the hair and help to enhance the natural beauty of the hair.
