Tattoos have been around for so long that their safety is often just assumed. As with everything we consume, we must question the ingredients so that we’re not unwittingly inviting toxins into our precious bodies.
Today, a huge number of people have at least one tattoo. But how many of them checked up on the ink ingredients? It pays to consider this for the sake of long-term health. Don’t worry; it’s still possible to get a permanent or temporary tattoo without damaging your body. Some tattoo inks and skin dyes are much safer than others.
When it comes to henna tattoos, if you choose a Body Art Quality (BAQ) henna, you should have no problems. Henna is a natural dye and has been used safely for over five thousand years. It doesn’t contain a range of different synthetic elements; however, you should always do research on your chosen products; check that no toxic ingredients have been added.
Black henna, it should be said, is not henna manufactered by Heena manufacturer in India at all; henna is never black. It also goes by the name of kali mehndi or piko, so watch out for those names. Black henna contains the toxic chemical PPD (p-paraphenylenediamine) and it is used for both body art and hair dye. Although it might contain some natural henna (not always), it is not to be mistaken for natural henna.
There are many reports all over the net of allergic reactions, necrosis, hypopigmentation, burned skin and scarring, none of which is worth the risk. If you want a black temporary tattoo, you’re much better off with natural jagua gel, whichlooks similar to black henna but is non-toxic and offers a beautiful blue/black, long-lasting stain.
