“Temporary” Black Henna Tattoos Can Cause Allergic Reactions and Permanent Scarring
Compensation , Toxic Exposure
“Just because a tattoo is temporary doesn’t mean that it is risk-free,” says Linda Katz, M.D., M.P.H., director of FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors. Many young people and children get temporary black henna tattoos that artists can paint on their bodies in minutes. Unfortunately, there have been many reports of these tattoos causing negative