According to a new research, black henna or lele, commonly used by Muslim women to tattoo or draw patterns on their hands and legs as a form of beautification during occasions has serious health implications.
The study conducted by researchers in Dubai have indicated that there are traces of dangerous chemicals such as petrol, engine oil and hair contained in the product.
They said makers of the product mix these dangerous chemicals with the natural reddish-brown colour of a plant to produce the supposed "black henna".
According to the research, these harmful substances deprive the skin of oxygen which can cause skin cancer, burns and other allergic reactions.
They are therefore cautioning women who apply black henna to check the labels on the product before they use them.
However some Muslim women who spoke to Joy News admitted that their skin reacts to the product but they will not stop using it.
They described it as an inevitable beauty ritual for women during weddings and other festive occasions.
A beautician, Farfidatu Osmanu, who trades in black henna agrees with the researchers and has therefore advised women to stop using the product when they experience skin irritations.
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