Skin patch test is important!, 5 Dec. 2012

JFM Real black contains a lot of PPD (the colourant compound) and if it does react with your skin it causes very serious allergic contact dermatitis. if you can accept the slightly lighter shade. i would suggest JFM Dark Brown/Black as a good substitute. i did a patch test last night with both colours and the site of the Dark Brown/Black is almost unnoticeable. the site of the Real Black is swollen, itchy and bright red. if you were to use it on your beard/sideburns etc. it would be seriously uncomfortable (speaking from experience).that aside, the product is excellent. there is easily 5-6 applications in one pack.i can't stress enough the importance of the patch test though!

Verified Purchase This review is from: Just For Men M55 Moustache and Beard Facial Hair Color Real Black (Personal Care)

Why all the dramas!!, 20 Jun. 2015

Never used anything like this before. But in order to grow my beard, I needed the grey hairs to go. So after using for the first time I'm really impressed. Gents don't go overboard and try to paint your beard etc with it like your trying to paint a wall. Gently, LIGHTLY, dabb it on to your grey hairs, this avoids contact with your skin. Don't worry if you can still see some grey, after about 3 minutes you can see the grey start to go, even then when the 5 minutes is up if there is some grey hairs, after you wash your beard or wherever you have dyed, the grey hairs have gone. Just remember not to apply it too rough then this should avoid burns to the skin and dye marks on your skin. Yeah you do feel a little burning sensation, or that's what it feels like, but I'm writing this the morning after and I have no problems.

Verified Purchase This review is from: Just For Men M45 Dark Brown For beard, moustache & sideburns (Personal Care)

Burns. Blisters and serious discomfort., 23 Feb. 2016

I used this as carefully as I could and tried not to get it on my skin but still suffered a very bad reaction. This stuff gives chemical burns, makes your chin skin blister and peel and itch so badly you will want to stick your face in an ice bucket. "It burns us Mr Frodo" I would advise AGAINST putting this anywhere near your facial hair.

This review is from: Just For Men M45 Dark Brown For beard, moustache & sideburns (Personal Care)