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Hmmm... so I read the" don't breathe the stream" part of the instructions and started wondering how safe this is to use. I Googled "oxalic acid symptoms" and according to the CDC, it can be an irritant if left on the skin. I would proceed with caution. That said, it may still be safer than the hair dyes from the store!!! Heaven only knows what's in them.
Thank's for your post about Rhubarb's lightening properties--I'd been wondering if oxalic acid would work on hair. Now for another experiment: Docks and sorrels are in the same family as rhubarb, and share higher levels of oxalic acid. Since the rhubarb crop was really, REALLY bad this year, I'm going to try using dock root, and maybe sorrel leaves later.
One final question: have you tried sitting in the sun during the dry time? Would it work the same way that lemon juice or vinegar rinses do?
Hi! Just wonder if it should be the root or if other parts of the plant can be used and if the effect will be the same? :)
I love the idea of "natural color" in hair dyes! thank you for the tips, anything else for rhubarb?
I love using natural things instead of checmicals for everything. I will try this from the rubarb in my garden. And Margarte I too think your hair looks lovely
Thanks, Tammie. And keep seeking out those simpler, less toxic cosmetics, and personal-care products and housecleaning products. Good for you, good for the environment.
I enjoy using natural plants from the garden to lighten my hair. I'll try the rhubarb thanks to you. And I think you look quite lovely as well : )
Margaret, thanx for the info. I didn't know there was medicinal rhubarb. Something new to search for.
P.S. I think you look lovely!