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Yes, all L’ANZA is gluten-free. Enjoy!

We have a salon locator at www.lanza.com. Click “salon locator” at the top and filter to your state. If you can’t find a salon location near you, let us know and we can have a local Brand Consultant follow up with you. Here is the link for reference: https://www.lanza.com/salon-locator/

L’ANZA is PETA certified, “Cruelty-Free,” and we do not test on animals. However, our formulas require keratin for L’ANZA’s healing purposes. Keratin is derived from cashmere fur and though the animals are not harmed, it is technically not vegan. Because L’ANZA products use Keratin to heal the hair, derived from an animal by-product, we cannotbe considered a vegan product line. Our Keratin is sourced from cashmere Wool, the same used for sweaters that we wear. No animals are harmed since the fibers are sheared off the goats (the same as how wigs are made from hair fibers sheared from humans), so no animals are hurt or slaughtered. Once the cashmere wool is hydrolyzed, it contains the same amino acid composition as human hair Keratin. Since Keratin is however, we are on PETA’s list of Caring Companies, and do not test on animals.

Yes! L’ANZA does not test on animals. We are on PETA’s list of Cruelty-Free Companies.

We only print the full ingredients on the product boxes due to the change in formulas, and we never know which product you have, so we keep all lists exclusive to the product they’re packaged in. We’d be happy to send you the MSDS files for the products if needed.

Exact reasons for allergic reactions in individuals are very difficult to pinpoint. At L’ANZA, we use the highest-quality, safest, most mild and gentle FDA approved ingredients in all products in an effort to prevent any type of adverse reaction. However, despite our multiple preventative actions, itchiness or allergic reactions can still occur. There are dozens of ingredients in all formulas that have the potential to cause an allergic reaction. That is why ingredients are listed on our bottles so that consumers can view them prior to use in hopes to prevent any allergic reaction from an ingredient that they already know about. The best advice we can give is to read the ingredient label prior to use, conduct a pre hair-coloring patch test (allergy spot) and discontinue use of the product if an allergic reaction occurs.

Our products do contain PPD, however, most hair colors do, and it is not dangerous. The facts about PPD and Hair Colorants: What is PPD? PPD (paraphenylenediamine or p-phenylenediamine) is an Organic Compound and ingredient used in permanent (also known as oxidative) hair colorants. PPD is permitted as a hair colorant ingredient by the European Cosmetics Directive. This means PPD is allowed for use in hair colorants across the 27 EU member states, including the US and all other countries. Is PPD present in all hair colorants? PPD is very widely used in permanent hair colorants and is needed for most shades, but it is not present in all hair coloring products. However, it, or a related ingredient, will be present in darker shades. PPD is found in most shades of L’ANZA Healing Color. However, the following Healing Color shades do NOT contain PPD: •R-RED MIX •V VIOLET MIX •7CC DARK ULTRA COPPER BLONDE •7C-DARK COPPER BLONDE •G GOLD MIX •B BLUE MIX •EXTRA HIGH LIFT BLONDE •C-COPPER MIX Is PPD dangerous? No. PPD is safe to use in hair colorants as directed in the product instructions. There is a legal requirement for cosmetic products, and their ingredients, to be strictly assessed for safety by a duly qualified, professional assessor before they can be sold. The use of PPD is strictly regulated in the cosmetics safety legislation. PPD may only be used in hair colorants and only up to a certain level (up to a maximum of 2% when applied to the hair). For L’ANZA Healing Color, the PPD level is much lower at less than 1%. Is PPD banned anywhere? No. The manufacture and supply of cosmetic products, including hair colorants, is covered by stringent safety laws – the EU Cosmetics Directive. PPD is not banned in any country, nor is it banned in the US. What does PPD do? PPD is typically used in permanent (oxidative) hair colorants and is needed for almost all shades, but definitely for darker shades. Almost all oxidative hair colorants contain a PPD type hair dye because they are the best way to achieve permanent hair color and are the only way of successfully coloring grey hair.PPD’s are required for the formation of colored pigments. Without PPD, there would be no permanent oxidative hair color at all, except for very light shades. Should allergy alert tests always be performed before hair colorants are used? If a hair colorant is labelled with the directions to carry out an allergy alert test, then yes it is extremely important that these instructions are followed carefully every time you want to color your hair. Always remember to buy the product far enough in advance to be able to carry out the test 48 hours before you want to color your hair, exactly as explained on-pack and in the instruction leaflet. How many people react to PPD? The vast majority of people (over 98%) do not have the potential to react to the substance PPD. Of those individuals who have the potential to react to PPD (under 1.5%), only a very small number will develop an allergy after hair colorant use (around 0.1% of the population). The best advice is to always perform an allergy alert test 48 hours before coloring the hair, exactly as directed on-pack and in the instruction leaflet. Are allergic reactions to hair colorants common? No, they are rare. Millions of people all over the world use hair colorants without experiencing any unwanted effects. Hair colorants are one of the most thoroughly studied consumer products on the market and their safety is supported by a wealth of scientific research. Reactions to hair colorants can occur for a very small number of people, in the same way that some individuals can react to a variety of foods and natural substances. They are far rarer than food allergies. Food allergies affect 1 – 5% of the general population. Figures show that the incidence of allergic reactions attributable to permanent hair colorants, including serious reactions, is between 0.3 and 4.3 in every million products sold. Is there is an alternative to PPD, such as PTD? PPD is essential in permanent hair colorants but some products might use a variant called PTD or PTDS (para-toluenediamine Sulfate). But PTDS can also lead to allergic reactions in people. If you are allergic to PPD, you should avoid any hair coloring product, even if the product says ‘PPD-free’ or something similar. What about those “PPD-free” hair colors? There are many hair color products that claim PPD-free and it is mainly for marketing purposes. When a brand claims “PPD-free”, they may be using the PPD derivative called PTDS (p-Toluenediamine Sulfate) as its replacement. There is no proof that PTDS are any less of an irritant or allergen than PPD. The molecular weight of PTDS is almost double that of PPD, so it is a bigger molecule. Thus, the concentration of PTDS used in their formulas are at least double that of PPD in order to achieve similar coloring performance.Once again, “PPD-free” is all for marketing purposes. Does PPD accumulate in the body? No. Hair colorants are formulated to work specifically on the hair. What are the different types of hair colorant? There are three basic categories of hair colorants, depending on the color effect produced and how long the color lasts: temporary, semi-permanent and permanent (oxidative). As the name suggests, temporary hair colorants modify the color of the hair temporarily and are readily removed by washing. These products tend to be ready-to-use (no pre-mixing) and the color settles on the hair surface. Semi-permanent hair colorants last longer than temporary hair colorants because they settle within the natural scales of the hair coating – the cuticle. The color gradually fades with washing, and normally stays in for up to 6-8 washes. Oxidation or permanent hair colorants normally consist of at least two components which have to be mixed together immediately prior to use. Oxidative (permanent) hair colorants give the hair either “tone-on-tone” color (also referred to as “demi-permanents”) or “permanent” color. The effects of permanent colorants are resistant to washing and provide excellent coverage of grey hair. How do permanent oxidation hair colorants work? The key ingredients are the oxidative precursors (such as PPD and other phenylenediamines), the alkalizing agent (typically ammonia), the oxidative couplers and the oxidant (hydrogen peroxide). The alkalizing agent helps to open the outer hair layer. The oxidative precursors (like PPD) can then enter the hair fiber itself and react with oxidative couplers in the presence of the oxidant. This all takes place inside the hair fiber – to form colored pigments which are too big to move out of the hair shaft so they remain in the hair providing the permanent color. Are “natural” hair colorants safer? No, all cosmetic products must be safe and are subject to the same cosmetics legislation including the safety assessment, irrespective of where the ingredients are sourced. The body cannot differentiate between a natural or a man-made substance. If an ingredient is safe to use, it doesn’t matter where it comes from. If an ingredient is not safe to use in cosmetic products it will be banned, whether it is natural or man-made. Many “natural” hair colors in the market contain the same oxidation dyes such as PPD/PTDS as any regular hair color found in the market. The “natural” part comes mainly from marketing ingredients for claiming purpose. As for real PPD-free and PTDS-free hair color, it is sometimes possible to achieve blondes, reds, blues/violets, but it is difficult to achieve good dark shades like black or dark brown. If a person is allergic to PPD, then most likely she/he will be allergic to other oxidation intermediates with similar structures.

All L’ANZA products are Ammonia free with the exception of our professional 3-in-1 Healing Color, which contains low levels of Ammonia.

The highest priority at L’ANZA is the safety and welfare of our customers. L’ANZA has and always will use only the safest and highest-quality, FDA-approved ingredients in all products. The Ultimate Treatment and KHO Emergency Service A and B are completely safe to use on pregnant clients.In fact, every product that L’ANZA produces is pregnancy safe. However, the only exception may be Color. The reason is that for any brand of oxidative color (such as L’ANZA Healing Color), we recommend that clients first discuss this issue with their doctor before coloring their hair. There is nothing unsafe with Healing Color. It’s just that permanent colors do contain oxidative ingredients that doctors sometimes want their patients to avoid during pregnancy. Sometimes the doctor will suggest not coloring hair during the first trimester. Some say not at all. While others say it’s okay. So, it’s best for clients to consult their physician first since there are different professional opinions about this topic.

We do not currently provide a “expiration date” on our packaging. Based on our challenge testing we feel that the shelf life on our products is 5 to 6 years. The lot codes below do not match our “lot code logic” but we turn color pretty quickly so I wouldn’t expect to have any shelf life issues.

Our lot code logic for L’anza Healing Hair Color is:

Batch Code Example:0369011:

036 – Julian Date of Filling (036 – Feb 05, 2010)
9 – Year filled (9 = 2009, 0 = 2010)
011 – Batch code (last three digits off of tote tag batch code) – unique code assigned to each batch

Whether or not you are a MyTRIBE user, please sign up or sign in for our brand new MyTRIBE Salon Pro-Shop so you can get started! There will be directions on how to purchase once you are into The L’ANZA Shop site – http://bit.ly/TheLANZAShop

Thank you for your question! Here are some helpful details regarding L’ANZA and nut allergy concerns.

Healing Moisture line contains these tree nuts:
• Tamanu Nut Oil
• Kukui Nut Oil
• Macadamia Nut Oil
Here are the statistics:
• 1 in 100 people have an allergy to peanuts (L’ANZA does not use peanuts, which technically are considered “legumes”)
• 1 in 200 people have an allergy to tree nuts (types of nuts used in Healing Moisture)

Refined nut oils (heat processed) tend to have less of the allergy-causing protein, whereas cold-pressed nut oil has more. L’ANZA uses both cold-pressed and refined processes for extracting oil from nuts.

The chance or risk for an allergic reaction from any nut ingredient in hair care products is rare since it is not inhaled (air-born) or ingested. However, it can still be possible in some very rare circumstances. Topical sensitivity may occur such as skin redness or swelling. But once again, it’s very rare for hair care products. Based on our history, we’ve had people with Nut allergies use our products without issue. That being said, if a person with a nut allergy. still wants to use L’ANZA formulas that contain tree nuts, it may be advisable to first consult with their doctor or allergist just to be on the safe side.

Hypoallergenic means a product is not likely to cause an allergic reaction.It is formulated to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances.

Unfortunately, L’ANZA Healing Color is not hypoallergenic. Like all oxidative hair colors on the market, its purpose and function to deliver permanent color results requires that it contain ingredients that may cause irritation for some individuals.

All L’ANZA products contain fragrances, which means they are not hypoallergenic. Generally speaking, fragrances are most often the cause of allergic reactions. The reason is fragrances contain natural essential oils. Although these essential oils are plant-based, they also contain natural allergens. It’s similar to how some people are allergic to nuts even though nuts are 100% Natural and plant based.

At L’ANZA, we use the highest-quality, safest, most mild and gentle FDA approved ingredients in all products in an effort to prevent any type of adverse reaction.However, despite our multiple preventative actions, allergic reactions can still occur.

Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued, but we do offer great replacements to meet your hair needs!

A few other leave-ins we offer are our Moi Moi Moisturizing Mist and Trauma Treatment. You can purchase these at your nearest L’ANZA Salon through our Salon Locator.

Please contact our International Sales Director, Andey Messin, at amessin@davexlabs.com, and he will be able to help you find L’ANZA products in your area.

No, they do not! Sulfates are cleansing agents frequently found in products such as soaps, body washes and shampoos. L’ANZA uses sulfate-free surfactants because they are extremely mild and gentle on the hair versus sulfate surfactants.

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