Protective effects of Ecklonia cava extract on the toxicity and oxidative stress induced by hair dye in in-vitro and in-vivo models

Oxidative hair dyes containingρ-phenylenediamine(PPD)are reported to induce an allergic reaction by promoting oxidative stress when absorbed through the skin.Despite the associated risk,these hair dyes remain popular owing to their convenience and sharpness of color.This makes it important to minimize the cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by PPD-containing hair dyes.Ecklonia cava extract has been evaluated in different studies for its protective effects against external stress in fibroblasts and keratinocytes.Our study was aimed at using in-vitro and in-vivo models to investigate the extract’s effects on cytotoxicity of and oxidative stress induced by PPD-containing hair dyes.Analysis of CIEL*a*b*Color space was first used to determine the range of E.cava extract that would not interfere with the coloring ability of the dye upon addition.Subsequently,the set ranges of E.cava extract(5% and 7%)were added to the hair dye and their toxicity assessed by evaluating the viability of fibroblasts and keratinocytes.The effects on developmental phenotypes and induction of oxidative stress by hair dye were evaluated and compared with those of hair dyes containing different contents of E.cava extract using an in-vivo zebrafish model.Our results showed that E.cava extract in hair dye could significantly decrease the cytotoxicity and levels of oxidative stress caused by hair dyes containing PPD in both in-vitro and in-vivo models.These results suggest that the addition of 7% E.cava extract to 250μg/mL hair dye does not interfere with the coloring ability of the dye while showing significant protective eff ects against the hair dye.The study proposes that the use of E.cava extract as an adduct to hair dyes containing PPD reduces the cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by these hair dyes.

Plant Seeds-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

In this work, we investigate the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) based on natural dyes extracted from ten different plant seeds. The extracts were characterized by UV-VIS absorption spectra. The solar cells were assembled using a TiO2 mesoporous film on FTO-coated glass. The photovoltaic properties of the DSSCs were studied under an incident irradiation of 100 mW/cm2. The best performance was for the DSSC sensitized with Eruca sativa with a solar energy conversion efficiency of 0.725%. Moreover, the validity of these extracts was compared using two types of semiconductor layers (TiO2 and ZnO), and finally the photovoltaic properties of one of these dyes were studied using different types of electrolytes.

Different Analytical Methods of Para-Phenylenediamine Based Hair Dye

Many cases of toxicity and mortality either due to accidental or deliberate ingestion of hair dyes were reported in Egypt, Sudan, Israel, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, India and Tunisia. In the field of forensic analytical toxicology, the identification and quantification of chemicals are essential in deaths related to intoxication. The aim of the present study is to conduct chemico-analytical characterization of para-phenylenediamine (PPD) based hair dye of (Black stone hair dye, SHD) currently used for dying hear in Egypt, to confirm the identification of its components, that may be potentially toxic on oral or dermal exposure, this study uses comparison between different analytical methods. The applied analytical methods were inductively coupled plasma/MS (ICP/MS), witch used to determine the metal components of the dye, high performance liquid chromatography/MS (HPLC/MS) and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS) were used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of PPD in the dye. A derivatization method was applied by transforming PPD (aromatic amines) into corresponding imine derivatives. This compound was prepared by condensation of 4-methylbenzeneamine with benzaldehyed to give N-benzylidene-4-methylbenzene-amine, which is a very stable internal standard. ICP/MS analysis revealed that most metal components of hair dye are Be, Na, Al, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zr, where HPLC/MS analysis revealed that PPD is the main ingredient of SHD. Derivatization is necessary for accurate determination of PPD in hair dye by GC/MS method and this results could not be obtained by direct injection of dye (without derivatization).

Hair Dyeing by Using Catechinone Obtained from (+)-Catechin

A novel colourant for hair dyeing was prepared by an enzymatic reaction with (+)-catechin and its characteristics as a hair dyestuff were studied. The study is aimed at inventing the hair dyestuff that is human- and eco-friendly. One potentially powerful dyestuff was obtained from (+)-catechin treated with tyrosinase after screening experiments using biobased materials. The obtained reddish orange colourant, 4-(3,4-dihydro-3α,5,7-trihydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2α-yl) 1,2-benzoquinone named “catechinone”, shows enough dyeability for decolourised white hair. Catechinone does not cause erythema or oedema on skin of rabbits. The colour is controlled by the addition of other biobased materials and a variety of colours of dyed hair are acquired. The fastness to light or washing for hair dyed by catechinone is high enough for practical use.

Analysis on Results of Test and Supervision for Oxidative Hair Dyes Samples in Yangzhou from 2013 to 2018

According to Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics (2007 Edition) and Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition), Oxidative Hair Dyes were supervised and inspected in Yangzhou from 2013 to 2018. P-Phenylenediamine and other 6 kinds of components from 85 batches of samples were determined and analyzed by HPLC. Only one batch of samples had not passed test, o-Phenylenediamine was detected that should be prohibited in hair dyes. The results of supervision and inspection for oxidative hair dyes were good in Yangzhou from 2013 to 2018.

Determination of Constituents in Hair Dyes by Reversed-phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic method for the separation and quantitation of 1,4-phenylenediamine, 4-aminophenol, 3-aminophenol, 1,3-benzendiol and 2,6-phenylenediamine in hair dyes was developed. The separation was carried out on a mu-Bondapak C-18 column with methanol-water containing 0.1% triethylamine and 0.02 mol/L NH4Ac (pH=5.20) (10:90. vol./vol.) as the mobile phase. Two real samples were analyzed.

Relationships between Species of Dyestuff Precursor and Dyeability in Hair Colouring Made by Enzymatic Oxidation Technique Using Bio-Catechols

In the study, hair colouring by utilising enzymatic oxidation of nine species of bio-catechols, which are biobased materials having the catechol (o-dihydroxybenzene) group, was examined. The bio-catechols used are (+)-catechin (Cat), (-)-epicatechin (EC), L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA), hematoxylin (HX), brazilin (BZ), rosmarinic acid (RA), caffeic acid (CA), chlorogenic acid (ChA) or ellagic acid (EA). The dyeability of human white hair samples dyed by two kinds of dyeing methods using the bio-catechols was compared. First one is dyeing hair during the enzymatic oxidation of a bio-catechol dye precursor in a dye solution (simultaneous oxidation dyeing method). Second one is dyeing hair by oxidising enzymatically the precursor on hair, which is pre-treated with a bio-catechol solution (post-oxidation dyeing method). The results show that the bio-catechols except EA are oxidised to give colourants and Cat, EC, DOPA, HX and BZ are available for hair dyeing. Overall, the dyeability of simultaneous oxidation dyeing method is higher than that of post-oxidation one. The colour of the hair dyed by simultaneous method is yellowish brown for Cat or EC, grey for DOPA, dark yellowish brown for HX or reddish brown for BZ, respectively. The most vivid or deepest colour of dyed hair is obtained by dyeing with Cat or HX, respectively, in the simultaneous technique. It was found that the bio-catechols having chroman (3, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran) structure in the molecule such as Cat, EC, HX and BZ are useful for hair colouring.

Seed Biology of <i>Berberis manipurana</i>Ahrendt: A Threatened Natural Dye Yielding Plant

Barberry has played a prominent role in herbal healing for more than 2500 years. Most of the berberis species have medicinal uses because of the presence of alkaloid “berberine” an isoquinoline alkaloid. The root and inner bark are also used for yellow dyeing of clothes. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the seed dormancy, effect of stratification, light conditions and planting bed quality on seed germination of berberis manipurana seeds. A set of freshly processed seeds were sowed in three light conditions i.e., normal light (~5000 lux), poly house ca. 50% shade (~2500 lux) and poly house ca. 75% shade (~1250 lux). In the laboratory, half of the collected seeds were packed in plastic bags, labeled and stored at 4°C (stratification treatment);another half was stored at room temperature of 25°C. Stratified seeds from both the conditions (4°C and 25°C) were sowed in the seed bed at 15 days interval till 120th day (0 - 120 days) to check the viability and germination behaviors. Highest germination rate was observed from seeds stored at 4°C, which registered 82.5% (1.5) germination in the poly-bags against 70% (2.5) from seeds stored at 25°C. While 69% (2.0) and 56% (1.5) seeds germinated in the seeds beds from seeds stratified at 4°C and 25°C respectively.

Protein quantitation using dyes obtained from plant materials

We present a preliminary report on the use of plant dyes in the quantitation of proteins in solution. We have used ethanol, acid, alkali and water to extract dyes from some plant materials, including flowers of Jungle flame (Izora coccinea), China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and leaves of West African Indigo (Lonchocarpus cyanescens), Mimosa (Mimosa pudica), Roselle (Hibiscus sabdarifa), Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) and Henna (Lawsonia inermis). The dyes obtained were used in the protein-dye binding studies. The colour of the protein-dye complex of the ethanolic extracts was stable and increased linearly with increase in protein concentration. The extracts achieved linearity up to the following amount of proteins in the test samples: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (60 mg), Ixora coccinea (120 mg), Hibiscus sabdarifa (80 - 100 mg), Jatropha curcas (80 mg), and Lawsonia inermis (100 mg). The sensitivity of the dyes especially at low protein concentrations indicate that they can provide suitable alternatives to other well known standard methods of protein determination.

Thrombocytopenia, an Overlooked Hematological Derangement in Hair Dye Poisoning

Thrombocytopenia is a common hematological disorder characterized by abnormally low number of platelets in circulating blood from multiple causes. The fundamental mechanisms involved are: ineffective production of platelets by the bone marrow, accerlated destruction of platelets or platelet splenic sequestration. Hair dye, containing Paraphenyllinediamaine has been linked to allergic reaction, nephrotoxicity, mutagenicity and hematological derangements as anemia. A female showed a clinical spectrum of decreasing platelet count along with anemia due to oral ingestion of hair dye. It is important to consider thrombocytopenia in management plan as it may impact the clinical outcome.

Dyeing Behavior of Yak Hair Fiber Treated with Microwave Low Temperature Plasma

The scales on the surface of yak hair fiber act as barriers during the dyeing process. In order to solve the scale problem and to improve the dyeability of yak hair, yak hair fiber was treated by microwave low temperature plasma (MLTP) in this study. The weight loss and the dyeing properties of the yak hair fiber modified by MLTP were investigated. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) photographs were taken to observe the changes in the surface shape of yak hair fiber before and after treatment. Results showed that after MLTP treatment, the scale structure of yak hair was weakened and damaged greatly and the noticeable changes on the surface shape took place. At the same time, a significant improvement in dyeing properties of yak hair fiber was exhibited.

The Relationships between Dyeing Methods and Dyeability in Hair Colouring by Utilising Enzymatic Oxidation of (+)-Catechin

The enzymatic oxidation of (+)-catechin (Cat) with copper-containing oxidase, tyrosinase, was applied to hair colouring in the study. The Cat is oxidised to be o-benzoquinone form, the catechinone, which works as the hair dyestuff. Four kinds of hair colouring techniques using Cat were examined and each of their dyeability was compared in order to improve it. The first dyeing method is dyeing hair by the redissolved catechinone, which is preliminarily obtained by the oxidation of Cat (Redissolution Dyeing Method). The second one is dyeing hair in the dye solution just after the dye being formed by the enzymatic reaction (Sequential Dyeing Method). The third one is dyeing hair in solution containing Cat and the dyeing process is accompanied by the oxidation of Cat (Simultaneous Oxidation Dyeing Method). The fourth one is two-step dyeing that the hair immersed in Cat solution at the first step and then it is oxidised enzymatically to colour at the second step (Post-Oxidation Dyeing Method). The hair is dyed pale yellow by Redissolution Method, deeper yellowish brown by Sequential and Simultaneous Oxidation Dyeing Method and slightly reddish brown by Post-Oxidation Method with Cat. The order of their dyeability is the Simultaneous Oxidation ≈ Post-Oxidation > Sequential > Redissolution Dyeing Method at 30&deg;C. The dyeability of Redissolution Method increases with an increase in dyeing temperature (T) between 20&deg;C - 60&deg;C. In Simultaneous Oxidation Method, the T increment also provides higher dyeability, and the colour of dyed hair becomes duller over 50&deg;C. The Post-Oxidation Method shows higher dyeability at the lower oxidation temperature (20 &deg;C - 40&deg;C).

Orthogonal Experiment Design to Optimize the Pet Dog Dyeing Condition of Musa basjoo Siebold(MBS) & Lithospermum erythrorhizon(LE) Mixed Hair Dye

[Objectives] To optimize the pet dog dyeing process of plant hair dye. [Methods]Three factors affecting dyeing were selected including pH,concentration of dye and dyeing time. The L_9(3~3) orthogonal design was used to evaluate the hair coloring effect and the absorbance of cleaning solution after hair was dyed. [Results] The optimum pet dog dyeing process of plant hair dye was dye concentration of50 mg/mL,dye pH of 7. 5 and dyeing time of 1 h. [Conclusions] The coloring and fixing effects of the dye and dyeing process are good,which can lay a foundation for the development and utilization of plant dyes.

The application of plant dyeing technology in the full dress design

The plant dyeing technology has a history of thousands of years in China, its brilliant color with natural material, it can be an effect that chemical dyes can't be. This technology should be widely studied and applied. This paper provides perfect introduction to the practical design works; it seeks more expression of plant dyeing through the tentative application of plant dyeing technology in the full dress design and with the combination of traditional dyeing skills and modern design, it will also provides a new thought for the diversification and innovation of design.

Development of a Novel Penetration-Enhancing Agent for Hair Products

HAIRCARECUBETM (HCC) is a new additive for hair products that allows the active ingredient to penetrate into the hair. During the course of percutaneous absorption studies, we discovered that lyotropic liquid crystal promotes the skin’s absorptiveness to medicines. We conducted a study to determine whether or not lyotropic liquid crystal could be applied as a penetration-enhancing agent in hair, and as a result we have succeeded in developing HCC. In place of hair dye, we used fluorescein-HCC to evaluate hair permeability, and strong fluorescence was observed as deep as the core of the hair. Moreover, the strength of the fluorescence was dependent on HCC concentration. This result did not change under acidic or basic conditions. In addition, the same trends were observed when using an oxidative hair dye. Furthermore, when HCC was used together with hydrolyzed keratin, which repairs hair damage, a stronger restorative effect was observed. These results confirmed that HCC has the effect of promoting the permeation of pigments and other active ingredients into hair. HCC is expected to be very useful as an additive for developing functional cosmetic hair products.

染发剂染色后牢固度的测试方法的研究

本文针对染发剂染色后牢固程度的测试方法进行了全面的探讨。采用分光光度法,测出不同颜色染发剂溶液的最大吸收波长,根据吸光度和浓度的线性关系做出标准曲线和回归方程,结果符合比尔定律。用表面活性剂溶液洗涤染色后的头发,测出最大波长处的吸光度,据回归方程计算出各次洗涤液中所含染发剂的浓度,推知其含量,从而预测牢固程度。本方法简便,方法精密度和回收率高。

Phytogenic Synthesis of Metal/Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Degradation of Dyes

Now-a-days nanotechnology is one of the booming fields for the researchers.With the increase in industrialization mainly textile,paper,medicine,plastic industry,there is an increase in concentration of organic dyes as pollutant.Release of harmful dyes in water bodies has become a serious issue,as most of the dyes are carcinogenic and mutagenic in nature and causes various diseases.Therefore,there is a requirement to find out new approaches for efficient treatment of effluent containing dyes.Nanoparticles are one of the potential solutions to this problem.They can be synthesized from different methods,however synthesis of nanoparticles from different plant parts(leaf,root or stem extract)is economical as well as ecofriendly.Phytogenic nanoparticles have various environmental applications and one of them is remediation of dyes.The aim of this review is to provide an overview of last five years studies about catalytic and photocatalytic degradation of various harmful dyes by plant synthesized nanoparticles,mechanism of degradation and advantages and disadvantages of phytogenic synthesis.

石榴皮植物染料及其染色羊绒纤维的鉴别

为完善植物染标准体系,建立石榴皮植物染料的鉴别方法与标准,通过紫外分光光度计对石榴皮植物染料的标志物进行分析,并采用液质联用仪对石榴皮植物染料及其染色羊绒纤维上萃取的染料进行鉴别。结果表明:安石榴苷与鞣花酸可以作为鉴别石榴皮植物染料及其染色羊绒纤维的标志物。石榴皮植物染料的质谱中检测到准分子离子峰m/z 300.9862,保留时间为1.02 min;直接染色和硫酸亚铁后媒染羊绒纤维萃取液的质谱中检测到准分子离子峰m/z 300.9896和300.9868,保留时间分别为1.02 min和1.04 min。两者均与鞣花酸标准品1.02 min的出峰时间相近,在标准允许的±2.5%偏差范围内,结合其紫外可见光吸收光谱中只含有277 nm处的没食子酸与255、357 nm处的鞣花酸特征峰,可确定该染料及其染色羊绒纤维均为纯石榴皮植物染料。

氧化型染发剂中过氧化氢含量检测方法研究

简述过氧化氢在氧化型染发剂中的作用原理及对产品质量的影响,对氧化型染发剂中过氧化氢含量主要检测方法——化学滴定分析法(高锰酸钾法)、柱前衍生高效液相色谱法、柱后衍生高效液相色谱法、鲁米诺化学发光法及荧光光谱法进行对比分析。结果表明:柱后衍生高效液相色谱法具有较高的自动化、较宽的线性范围、较低的检测限、较稳定的回收率,优于其他三种检测方法,适合大批量快速检测,但此法操作相对复杂、分析成本较高;化学滴定分析法以其具有的操作简单、精密度低、分析成本低等优点,在染发剂中过氧化氢常量分析中仍然占据着重要地位。