Re: henna hair powder stuff
Posted by Kenzi on May 05, 2000 at 16:38:36:
In Reply to: henna hair powder stuff posted by Chris Tapley on May 05, 2000 at 02:38:04:
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: I've read somewhere in the message board that henna hair products
cannot be used on the skin because they cause rashing, blisters and
other nasty stuff. My curiosity is if it can't be used on the skin,
but can be used in your hair, how does your scalp fair with that
exposure??
----It sounds like the henna hair products you are talking about also
have hair dye in them (usually PPD, for black color). This is known
to cause skin rashes and burns when used with henna (for some or many
people). In long-term use of PPD-containing products, there can be
liver damage and also cancer. Check out the FDA site for more
specific information. The reason these "henna" products do not cause
rashes when used on the hair and scalp is that they don't stay on as
long as when used with henna.
: I'm trying in the middle of trying to work out how to dye my own
skin for the hell of it, but I'm not having much luck in getting hold
of any specific skin products down here. A couple of people said to
just get the powder shit for your hair, and mix it up and that'll do
it. Of which I have located, but am now a bit worried about applying
it after reading the bullitin in regard of the consequences of using
the hair stuff on your skin . . .
-----There are lots of online resources for henna products (one link
below) and also a ton of ho-to information. In this site alone, you
should be able to find everything you need. Check out the FAQ and
then the "How" and "What" sections. And of course, most of us here
would be happy to answer questions and share information.
Good luck.
- Re: henna hair powder stuff Chris Tapley 23:55:24 5/15/00
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