What is a henna tattoo? Is it safe for my teen?
What is a henna tattoo? Is it safe for my teen?Answer: Henna tattoos are non-permanent dying or staining on the top layer of skin using a henna paste product, the process is called Mehndi. The tattoos are generally an intricate design and brown in color. They will fade in time, about 2-4 weeks, depending on the type of henna that has been used and your teen’s care of the area that was tattooed. It is close to impossible to remove except through the natural fading but, some believe you can speed up the fading by applying hydrogen peroxide to the area daily. Mehndi is a popular type of skin adornment in South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Somalia. The FDA has not yet approved henna for a skin dye in the United States, it is only approved as a form of hair dye. Therefore, you’ll want to be sure that your teen will
