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Apply henna with care
10/31/2013 1:49:50 PM
The festive season gives a reason to women to beautify themselves. Makeup,
new clothes and jewellery are undoubtedly part of their check-list -- and so is mehndi
to decorate their palms. An expert says to be cautious while using chemical-based
henna. Abhay Talati, dermatologist, Skin Space, Mumbai says pure henna picked directly from
the plant is safe to use. But, today we hardly use natural henna.
“To make it more effective and long-lasting, henna
leaves are processed, often chemicals are added.
The henna picked directly from the plant will not
give the dark colour that the henna cones (with
chemicals) give today,” Talati told.
The dermatologist says the common problem with henna is allergic reaction.
“Itching of hand and scalp, redness, swelling,
burning sensation and in some rare case it can
spread to your body or you may face difficulty in
breathing,” he said. To prevent reaction, he suggests to test it on a
small part of the skin before you use it.
“Whatever brand you have bought, first apply it on a small patch of skin like your arm or
at the back of your ear. Leave it for some time, if it causes irritation, do not use it. If
everything remains fine, go ahead,” said Talati.
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