Tanzania: Experts Sound Warning On Adulterated Henna

APPLICATION of black henna (piko) on women's bodies is as common to weddings as is cake but when adulterated it can cause serious allergic reactions.

Unknown to many, henna that has been mixed with hair dye that contains paraphenylenediamine (PPD) has adverse effects to the skin and body.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.