Information, history and resources for learning about henna art (mehndi), how to make and apply henna paste, free patterns for download, photos, and suppliers.
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U. S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics and Colors Fact Sheet April 18, 2001 Temporary Tattoos and Henna/Mehndi FDA has received reports of adverse reactions to some temporary skin-staining products. The following information is intended to respond to questions about the safety and legality of such products. What about decal -type ...
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Henna tattoos are considered among the most auspicious 'ornaments' of a married Hindu woman. A look at how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu wedding, and has made waves the West.
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Why buy pre-made cones or tubes when you can make them easily and inexpensively at home Save yourself some time and money by following these simple steps to making henna cones right at home.
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Indian body painting catching on in America Knight-Ridder The ancients of India knew a thing or two about body ornament. No dark and aggressive tattoos for them, thank you. Traditional Indian enhancement is based on pretty and voluptuous painted swirls on hands and feet, and today's trendies are jumping on the idea. Mehndi, as the 5, 000-year-old art of body painting is called, is gaining ...
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE - The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer and a copyright notice. Scientific Committees Scientific Committee for Cosmetic Products, and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers Outcome of discussions Position Statement concerning para-Phenylenediamine and similar Substances and their use in Skin Stains (Temporary Tattoos) adopted by the SCCNFP during the ...
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The Exotic Hip : The eastern art of mendhi entices Western popculture By Bhumika Muchhala An ancient tradition bumps heads with mainstream media Mehndi has been catching the eye of the West-and it doesn't look like the fascination will fade anytime soon. The Eastern art of placing temporary henna imprints, mehndi is often described as a temporary and painless tattoos on the body. With everyone ...
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Warning page about the dangers of Black Henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD), which can cause severe allergic reactions and internal organ damage. Part of The Henna Page.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2001, Chandigarh, India S O C I E T Y Reinventing mehndi for body art Ratan Patel The current craze for body painting among the urban youth has suddenly revived interest in mehndi the natural and pain-free art of decorating the hands and feet with henna on ceremonial occasions. Today, it has taken the place of tattoos and the many harmful chemical applications for ...
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Wednesday, March 7, 2001, Chandigarh, India S O C I E T Y Mehndi as fashion accessory Mehndi has broken free of the traditional wedding, Teej or Karva Chauth days and is being applied for a Valentine s Day bash, a formal party or even an evening at a disco. In its new avatar, mehndi has been elevated to the status of body art and a fashion accessory for the fashion-conscious youngsters, says ...
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