Festival season. Everyone floats in the tide of happiness when their moon appears. Mehendi is essential along with new clothes and every level of cooking. If there is no mehndi design on the moon, the outfit remains incomplete. But the color of that hobby of the hand can bring great danger. Chemical poisons are being sold in the market under the guise of mehndi. Mehndi color will be dark in 5 minutes. If you rub that poison on your hands, it can cause serious skin disease.
According to doctors, it takes at least 5-6 hours to get dark color from natural mehndi. But now there are some ‘instant’ mehndi available in the market, which give instant color. This type of henna contains PPD or para-phenylenediamine. It is basically a chemical used in hair dyes. which can cause serious reactions on direct skin contact. Especially the thin and sensitive skin of children is more dangerous. Exposure to these chemicals can cause unbearable itching and red welts on the skin. Sometimes the hands swell and blisters. In medical terms it is called ‘chemical burn’. which often cause permanent scarring.
So some precautions are necessary to keep the joy of the festival intact. Before buying henna, it is important to smell it. If the mehndi smells like a herbal medicine rather than a herbal one, then you will know that it contains chemicals. A little henna should be applied behind the ear or on the elbow before applying it directly to the hands and wait 24 hours. This is called ‘Patch Test’. It is safe to use only if there is no burning or itching. Be sure to check the expiry date while buying mehndi tubes.
There are also easy natural ways to darken the color. The color is sustained by roasting cloves in lemon-sugar water or dry molasses. It also protects the skin. If the slightest discomfort or irritation occurs after application of henna, it should be washed off quickly with cold water without delay. Do not rub the area too much. If rash or blisters appear, it is important to consult a dermatologist immediately without treating at home. Remember, keeping a healthy body is much more valuable than a day’s dress.
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