Permanent Color Kit
The IGK Hair Permanent Color Kit is a misc. Our analysis of its 65 ingredients (46 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
The IGK Hair Permanent Color Kit is a misc. Our analysis of its 65 ingredients (46 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
15/16
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
No data
Sensitive Skin
3/13
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
3
5
|
|
Hydrogen Peroxide
(Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-20
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phosphoric Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Etidronic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Oxyquinoline Sulfate
(Antimicrobial, Chelating) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
5
6
|
B
|
Ethanolamine
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-25
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
4
|
B
|
Cocamide MEA
(Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Ceteth-2
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Orchis Mascula Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bambusa Vulgaris Sap Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Bisabolol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Sodium Sulfite
(Antioxidant, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Reducing, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Hydrosulfite
(Reducing, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glucosamine Sulfate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethylaminophenol
(Hair Dyeing) |
|
|
|
|
2-Methoxymethyl-P-Phenylenediamine
(Hair Dyeing) |
|
|
|
|
5-Amino-6-Chloro-O-Cresol
(Antimicrobial, Hair Dyeing) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Cetrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Amodimethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
limnanthes alba seed oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Benzyl Glycol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trideceth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate SE
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Raspberry Ketone
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
(Antistatic Agent, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
(Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pullulan
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Laurate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
B
|
Potassium PCA
(Humectant) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.
ASCORBIC ACID
OTC leave-on AHAs are usually 5–10%. The effect also depends on pH and free-acid value, not the percentage alone.
Lactic Acid
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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