Re: Question about Black Henna and PPD

Posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on June 27, 2000 at 13:01:55:

In Reply to: Re: Question about Black Henna and PPD posted by jenn on June 27, 2000 at 10:19:15:

The short answer to the problem is that there are many variables in
exposure to ppds ... there are differences in exposure time,
temperature, sweat, sunshine, variety of ppd, some people have thicker
skin layers than others, and skin thickness and porosity varies on
different parts of the body.
And, ppd may cause a reaction in one person the first time they're
exposed, or the 5th time another person is exposed.

PPDs are in many products, but they should NEVER be put straight on
the skin for an extended period of time, because ppd is a transdermal
toxin. It may be safely used to color plastic or a car tire, but NOT
YOUR SKIN.

The worst danger is to the person who is applying the "black henna"
because they are inhaling some ppd straight into their lungs any time
they mix it up.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Question about Black Henna and PPD Jenn 13:06:46 6/28/00 (2)
  • Good for you for saying something Linda in NJ 06:53:44 6/29/00 (1)
    • Re: Good for you for saying something Jenn 09:02:15 6/29/00 (0)