BLACK HENNA:
There
are several things marketed as "Black Henna", and some things believed
to be "Black Henna". Some are very dangerous. Some are
harmless.
When para-phenylenediamine is used to make black temporary tattoos, often called
“black henna”, it can cause blistering, open sores, scarring, and lifelong
health problems.
Some
people make a black temporary tattoo they call "Black Henna" with
synthetic black hair dye containing para-phenylendiamine.
Para-phenylendiamine
based black hair dye should never be put straight on your skin, plain, or mixed
with other material. Synthetic Black Hair Dye is illegal to put on
skin, because that is not an approved use. Even when this dye is applied
to hair, people must wear gloves, and they try to not get it on the scalp!
PPD, Para-phenylendiamine can seriously injure people.
Para-phenylenediamine is a strong sensitizer, transdermal toxin and potential
carcinogen. Many people get itching, blistering and hair loss from using
black hair dye on their hair.
See
http://www.hennapage.com/ppd2/ppdmed.html
for a list of medical journal articles on just how dangerous PPD can be!
See http://www.hennapage.com/ppd/2ppdburngallery.html
to see what these injuries look like.
For
more information on “Black Henna” click on the site below.
http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/whatisppd.html
