However brown and black coloured mehndi causes contact dermatitis when applied in some cases.
Black henna hair color side effects.
Real henna which is generally safe to use is an orange colour with a red or brown tint to it.
I have a client that used henna over 2 years ago and.
Black henna often contains the chemical p phenylenediamine ppd which gives the natural reddish brown dye a black tint.
It can cause occasional allergic reactions darkened stains on skin or alter the skin color 9.
Common side effects of mehndi are 1 contact dermatitis although henna obtained naturally is free of.
Just like any products natural or otherwise you could have an allergy.
When applied to the skin in the form of a black henna temporary tattoo ppd can cause chemical burns and lead to allergic reactions how to tell if it is real henna.
Once the body s immune.
Some of the reported cases of side effects associated with henna are mostly found with the henna paste used for body art or tattooing.
Also henna is a metallic salt and while it doesn t damage your hair once you are finished with it it s difficult to remove.