Medical Warnings Over Henna-as-Makeup Social Media Trend

A beauty trend involving the use of henna on the face as an alternative to conventional makeup has prompted medical warnings about potential risks to the skin.

Some girls have turned to the practice amid the spread of new beauty trends on social media. Unlike everyday makeup, henna stains the skin, making an unwanted result harder to remove immediately.

The concern is that applying henna to facial skin may cause irritation or an allergic reaction, particularly if a product contains added ingredients. Being marketed as natural does not necessarily make a substance suitable for use on the face.

The warnings highlight the importance of checking whether a product is intended for facial use rather than following a trend solely because it is popular online. Anyone who develops a skin reaction should stop using the product and seek medical advice.