But the longer-lasting “black henna” used by many practitioners today sometimes contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD), a coal-tar hair dye that’s known to cause skin reactions in some people.

Black henna can make delicate skin erupt into blistering redness that sometimes leads to permanent scarring. The reaction can also spread, causing grotesque full-body swelling, itching, and skin ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --The Minnesota Health Department is looking into a possible health risk associated with henna tattoos after about a dozen kids dealt with skin infections, staph, and possible ...

Similar to tattoos, henna plays an important role in times of transition. Sabreena says the practice of receiving henna, which involves patiently sitting still and letting the paste sink into your ...

Popular temporary black henna tattoos could contain a harmful chemical associated with major skin problems. Natural henna used for temporary tattoos is made from a plant that is considered harmless ...

Black Henna tattoos can leave permanent damage. kfsn. By ABC30. Friday, May 3, 2013. FRESNO, Calif. You've probably seen "black henna" booths at street fairs and along beach boardwalks.

The British Skin Foundation has issued the public health warning after illegal hair dye was found in some of the tattoos Festival-goers are being warned about so-called “black henna” tattoos ...

This Filipina has been inking stories on other people's skin for the past three years. Stories narrated and as interpreted by various works of art, permanently inked to the skin.

"Black henna" tattoo ink is typically a combination of henna, a relatively safe plant pigment that has a reddish-brown color, and a chemical called para-phenylenediamine (PPD).

Black Henna tattoos can leave permanent damage. wpvi. By 6abc. Friday, May 3, 2013. FRESNO, Calif. You've probably seen "black henna" booths at street fairs and along beach boardwalks.

Black Henna tattoos can leave permanent damage. ktrk. By ABC13. Friday, May 3, 2013. FRESNO, Calif. You've probably seen "black henna" booths at street fairs and along beach boardwalks.