Here's why: What is Henna? Henna is a plant-based dye that stains hair, skin, and nails. Unlike black or neutral henna, which contains chemicals, pure henna is free from artificial additives.

Using pure henna has not been found to be harmful for skin, but certain additives used in commercially used henna may lead to allergic reactions in the form of red and itchy bumps. Therefore ...

Unlike natural henna, which stains the skin orange-brown, black mehendi often contains harmful chemicals that can trigger severe reactions. So, what makes black mehendi risky? An expert explains ...