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THERE IS NO BLACK HENNA! No matter what anyone says! Here is why. The PPD chemical (Para-phenylenediamine) or Black henna phenomenon has harmed people for years now all around the world. This is a problem that plagues reputable henna artists everywhere. If you are a beginning artist, or a consumer, don't let the reports scare you. An educated consumer is a smart consumer, and no one likes to be a sucker! Ask what is in the paste they are using! It's your right to know! Some vendors will put gasoline in the paste as well as other toxins in an effort to make it darker. These are VERY harmful to the skin and you should think about smelling the paste before application as well if you're suspicious. PPD is the largest danger, but not the only one. The use of this substance is now banned in Canada but other parts of the world are not so lucky. Be careful of this hidden danger while traveling and don't become a victim. The USA and Mexico as well as many countries overseas are still abusing this chemical and their clients. Many studies have been done and I won't retype them here. You will find several links below. One is to The Hennapage.com. The latest information can be found there. Please be warned some pictures are very graphic. The other link regards the Canadian health warning and the list of numbers and email addresses to report someone using 'black henna'. Remember, henna is never black, has no smell or is chemical smelling. This substance has been spotted at certain festivals even here in Winnipeg, and they have attempted to get around the law and confrontation by making unfortunate people sign a waiver. These waivers are meaningless and are not legal. They are trying to convince you that you have signed away any recourse if/when your health or skin is damaged. Please report any festival or vendor using this toxic substance to Health Canada at the link below! Make sure that the festival organizer knows this is unacceptable to you. Hasina Mehndi & Body Art is dedicated to public safety and public awarness of the art of henna / mehndi. If your school or library would like to have a class on henna tattooing , please refer to the contact page or to any email button located on every page for special pricing. Please type "henna education" in the subject line. |