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If you reside in the USA, the FDA does not allow theuse of henna for body art purposes (i.e., coloring the skin).
If you do not reside in the USA, this notice does not apply to you;
scroll down the page to find what you're looking for.
Here are the US FDA regulations for the use of henna for the purpose of body art. These regulations have the force of law: http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productsingredients/products/ucm108569.htm The color additive "henna" is approved by FDA solely for use as a "hair dye" (see, 21 CFR 73.2190); it may not be used for dyeing the "eyelashes", "eyebrows", nor for "eye area" cosmetic product applications. Neither is it approved for cosmetic "skin tattoo" purpose. To use a color additive in any cosmetic product application for which it is not listed by regulation renders it "adulterated" and/or "misbranded". (i.e. Sec. 601(a) and/or 601 (e), and/or 602 (e) of the FD&C Act). See, http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ColorAdditives/ColorAdditivesinSpecificProducts/InCosmetics/ucm110032.htm |
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If you reside in the USA, and you feel that USFDA laws on henna apply to you,
you may wish to use materials which are approved for the use on skin. If so, go HERE: |
If you do not live in the US, and you do feel that USFDA laws do not apply to your situation,
here's the information about how to prepare and use henna for body art.
