Ingredient

m-Aminophenol

High risk

FunctionDye coupler

What it is — m-Aminophenol (INCI: m-Aminophenol) is an oxidative hair-dye coupler in the aminophenol family.

What it does — Used within permanent hair-color systems, it reacts with dye precursors during oxidation to shift and set the final tone of the color.

Typical use — Found in permanent and oxidative hair-color products, not in leave-on skincare.

Who it suits / good to know — Relevant to hair-coloring formulas rather than skincare routines. It is a recognized contact allergen, so anyone with a history of reacting to hair dye should be especially cautious.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it high risk in its EWG-style review: it is an oxidative hair-dye coupler and a common contact allergen. This is general information, not medical advice. A patch/allergy test before each use is standard for oxidative hair color; discontinue if irritation or an allergic reaction occurs.

Why we grade it High: High risk — oxidative hair-dye coupler (aminophenol family); a common contact allergen, patch-test before use.
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GDS Hair Dye Shampoo — Grey Coverage in 3 Minutes GDS Hair Dye Shampoo — Grey Coverage in 3 MinutesScreening 8.6
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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