Royal — Black Henna
Henna hair dye. The product appears as a dark brown powder, with a hay-like smell.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hazard
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Barium peroxide, which is forbidden in cosmetics and releases barium; the latter substance was found in the product (measured value: 18.1%). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Furthermore, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 9.7%, respectively) with an insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.
- Origin
- India
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Retailer) Destruction of the product
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What is this? Royal Black Henna is a hair dye that should not be used. It contains two harmful chemicals: barium peroxide and p-phenylenediamine (PPD).
What's happening? This product is banned because it can cause serious health problems. It was found to have unsafe levels of these chemicals.
Does this affect me? If you used this product in Germany, you may be at risk. Stop using it right away.
What should I do? Throw the product away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Barium peroxide, which is forbidden in cosmetics and releases barium; the latter substance was found in the product (measured value: 18.1%). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Furthermore, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD)(measured value: 9.7%, respectively) with an insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. · Origin: India
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