| About Black Henna: | | | | produce other colors, such as those marketed as |
| In early 1980's some countries use black henna as | | | | "black henna" and "blue henna." So-called "black henna" |
| color dye. But on the skin it produces black marks. It | | | | may contain the "coal tar" color p-phenylenediamine, |
| has side effects for skin. PPD (Para-phenylenediamine) | | | | also known as PPD. This ingredient may cause allergic |
| is usually used in it, which is a harmful chemical agent. It | | | | reactions in some individuals. The only legal use of PPD |
| is Irritating for skin. When it is applied on the skin it | | | | in cosmetics is as a hair dye. It is not approved for |
| produces burning in the skin which leads some persons | | | | direct application to the skin. Even brown shades of |
| to allergic. | | | | products marketed as henna may contain other |
| How to Recognize Black Henna: | | | | ingredients intended to make them darker or make the |
| Powdered Form: If you want to take Black Henna in | | | | stain last longer. |
| powdered form, then take notice if it is in Coffee color | | | | In addition to color additives, these skin-decorating |
| or in Dark Brown color. Because ordinary Henna or | | | | products may contain other ingredients, such as |
| Myrtle (Mehndi) is made by leaves, petals and soft, | | | | solvents. |
| young shoot of Myrtle plant. It is usually found in light | | | | Harms of Black Henna: |
| brown and light green color. Now there are verities of | | | | Black henna, however, contains an additive that is |
| Myrtle. | | | | extremely dangerous. It's called para-phenylenediamine |
| Paste Form: In Paste form Black Henna usually shows | | | | or PPD for short. PPD is a chemical that contains a |
| dark Brown and Black Color. It also turns black where | | | | compound that is derived from phenylenediamine, |
| it has to be applied. Usually it produces swelling and | | | | which is a toxic substance. PPD is clear until it is |
| Jealousy in the skin and makes upper part of the skin | | | | infused with oxygen. The partial oxidization is what |
| dead. Ordinary Myrtle (Mehndi) Have a pleasant odor | | | | seems to cause severe allergic reactions in some |
| and makes the skin fresh. It is also used for hair dyes | | | | people. |
| and conditioner. But black reduces the sensitivity of | | | | Typically, the blistering and itching starts between 3 |
| the skin and some time it causes various skin diseases. | | | | and 13 days after the para-phenylenediamine black |
| Uses of Black Henna: | | | | hair dye "Black Henna" are applied. The blistering is |
| PPD (Para-phenylenediamine) is harmful for skin. In | | | | precisely in the area of the original design. Sometime |
| some extent it is also known as reducing agent. | | | | there will be full body sloughing off of skin, blistering, |
| Very firstly it is used for hair dye and know a days it is | | | | itching. Infections can enter the raw blistering area |
| also used as a temporary skin coloring agent. Since | | | | and cause further problems and scarring. These |
| henna typically produces a brown, orange-brown, or | | | | pictures show typical progression of itching, blistering, |
| reddish-brown tint, other ingredients must be added to | | | | open sores, scabbing and weal's. |