Dangers Of Henna Tattoos In Children
Henna tattoos are very popular all over the world; particularly, in Indian, Chinese and African culture. In addition, they are highly demanded by children when they are on vacation and are another form of fun in summer periods.
However, henna tattoos in children bring with them some dangers that, as a mother, you should be aware of. In fact, we want to raise awareness about the real risks of these types of temporary tattoos and how dangerous they can be for children. In this sense, it is necessary to emphasize that most of the problems associated with this practice occur when the henna is not authentic.
Henna paste is made from a natural substance derived from a small bush called Lawsonia inermis. The plant is crushed into powder. It is this powder that is used to make the paste. In its natural state, there is nothing in henna powder that can cause irritation, blisters, redness, or allergic reactions.
What happens is that ingredients that are added to the powder to create the paste, such as eucalyptus oil, can cause irritation in people with sensitive skin. In any case, below we are going to tell you about the dangers of henna tattoos in children. Take note.
What are the dangers of henna tattoos in children?
The risk of allergy to traditional henna is minimal. However, although they are not injected into the skin, henna tattoos do carry some risks, such as:
1. Redness
In the case of henna tattoos, special care should be taken with children’s skin, as it may show signs of irritation. Redness consists of the appearance of red dots in the affected area. It could cause itching and pain in that part of the skin. Therefore, it is very easy to detect.
2. Blisters
Associated with this redness, discomfort and even blisters may appear. They are usually fluid-filled and very painful, although fortunately this does not happen in all cases. Actually, it is a risk that occurs with the components of the henna tattoo and other external agents of daily life, such as changes in temperature or shower gels.
3. Depigmentation
Another more serious problem of using henna to tattoo children is the possibility of depigmentation of the dermis. This means that dots could appear in the area indicated for the drawing. Due to their chemical components, they can be light or dark and can appear on the part of the body where the tattoo was made.
4. Sensitivity to light
Any modification of the skin by agents such as henna can cause problems in the dermis, such as hypersensitivity to sunlight. This means that the sun’s radiation will penetrate with greater force into the areas of the skin adorned with a tattoo of this material.
In addition, the risks increase if, instead of using natural henna, black henna is used. This substance is very dangerous for all skin types, but much more so if it is the dermis of a child.
In conclusion
Before concluding, we have to say that henna tattoos are almost impossible to remove except for natural fading. Therefore, if you allow your child to get a henna tattoo, you should know that it will be there for a long period of time.
Although as you have seen, although it may seem that a temporary tattoo is harmless fun, there are certain risks to your health. And it is that the fact that a tattoo is temporary does not mean that it does not imply consequences. Therefore, you must take the maximum possible precautions and make sure that the person who carries it out is doing it with the necessary guarantees.
