Black Henna May Cause Mild To Serious Allergic Reactions and Injuries To Skin
(CBS4 News) BROWARD Spring breakers are flocking to Broward beaches and the Broward County Health Department wants everyone to stay healthy and safe. That’s what it is issuing an advisory on black henna tattoos.

Black henna tattoos are chemically treated. They are very popular with young children, teens and visitors who want to enjoy a “temporary” tattoo.

Black henna, a coloring made from a plant and approved only for use as a hair dye, may cause mild to serious allergic reactions and injuries to the skin.

Henna typically produces a brown orange-tint; other ingredients must be added to produce other colors, such as those marketed as black henna.

This so-called black henna may contain the ingredient p-phenylenediamine (PPD), which creates a darker tattoo. PPD is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for direct application to the skin.

Consumers are cautioned to be aware of the risks associated with henna tattoos in general, and black henna tattoos in particular.

For more information or to report any adverse reactions to black henna, call the FDA’s Florida district office at 305-526 2800, extension 916 or FDA Consumer Affairs at 866-337-6272.

Source: CBS4 News

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