Temporary Kids Tattoos
Are Temporary Kids Tattoos a Health Risk?
Temporary Tattoos for Kids
Black henna sometimes contains an ingredient known as para-phenylene-diaime or PPD. Exposure to this chemical often causes lifelong sensitivity, an issue which can mean that contact dermatitis develops when people are exposed to ordinary materials like black clothing, inks, hair dye, dyed fur and leather and some photographic products. Bronchial asthma attacks and pharyngeal irritation often occur also. There are also unproven associations with several forms of cancer.
Professional temporary tattoos DO NOT use PDD!
Black henna is a terrible product. However, it is important to know that ordinary, water-transferable fake tats DO NOT use black henna. Exposure to PPD in black henna inks usually occurs at carnivals and shows, where travelling henna artists are selling designs that last a few weeks (rather than a few days) for several dollars. They are painted on with a brush rather than transferred using water.
Red brown henna does not contain PPD either
You can also be confident that ordinary red-brown coloured henna does not contain PPD either. The PPD-containing chemical is used specifically to make the ink black in colour, so you can be confident that red-brown henna won’t harm your skin.
So, are normal kids tattoos safe?
Of course, every individual is different and in some rare cases an allergy to a specific ordinary pigment or ingredient develops. Usually, this won’t cause anywhere near the levels of problems that black henna tattoos can cause. See your doctor if you’re concerned about dermatitis from a tattoo your child has applied.
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