Possible way to protect hair from conventional peroxide damage

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August 16, 2008

While looking for research support for my belief that honey lightening is non damaging to hair (as well as naturally produced peroxide in general), based on reports in Honey threads, I found this.
1999
“Protection by the Flavonoids Myricetin, Quercetin, and Rutin Against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced DNA Damage …."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...?dopt=Abstract


The 3 flavonoids mentioned, Myricetin, Quercetin, and Rutin are all found in honey and the peroxide boosters, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom and extra virgin olive oil. Gallic acid is found in coconut oil.
1993
"In the Ames test, gallic acid esters showed protective effects against H2O2-induced cytotoxicity …."
http://grande.nal.usda.gov/ibids/ind...s&therow=25033


Same researchers, Date, 2007
"Experimental evidence suggests .... most herbs and spices possess .... wide range of biological and pharmacological activities .... may protect tissues against H2O2-induced damage."
http://pt.wkhealth.com/pt/re/bjon/ab...195628!8091!-1

In honey lightening, these natural phytochemicals are in place while the peroxide is being produced and IMO, supports the reports that no hair damage has occured.

But, if you look at the implications of this, what it could potentially mean is that a herb or spice infusion, or oil, applied to the hair first and not rinsed out, could help protect the hair from hydrogen peroxide damage from conventional hair colour.