Alkanet

Alcanna tinctoria (from the Arabic Alkenneh - root) is una An evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a shrub that grows up to 50 cm tall with a woody stem at the base and leaves covered with white, silky hairs. Its root, in addition to tannins, flavonoids, and waxy substances, contains alkannin, a red-purple coloring agent that has been used since ancient times as a food and fabric dye. Modo of use: alkanet powder produces a different effect depending on the environment in which it acts: in an acidic environment it gives una red-mahogany color, in an alkaline environment it takes on colder, blue/purple tones. Depending on the results you want to achieve, you must therefore choose the right vehicle, acidic (water and vinegar, lemon, etc.) or alkaline (water with una pinch of baking soda). Alkanet gives una A light purple coverage on the hair's keratin. When used together with Lawsonia powder (red henna), even with the addition of hibiscus, madder, or sandalwood, it produces visible highlights even on gray hair that tends toward cool red tones. It is generally not recommended to use una A mixture containing only alkanet, also because this plant, not being rich in mucilage, results in inhomogeneous compounds that are difficult to apply. The ideal use would be as a tone corrector and not as a pure dyeing herb. | Shade: red Product type: hair dye Hair type: all Brand: Phitofilos Features: unisex, vegan Certificates: Vegan OK PAO: 12 months | Ingredients (INCI): Alkanna Tinctoria Root Powder