So the local news station did a special on black henna and how bad it is for you.  This is great except, the special and commercial were not very supportive of the traditional henna and grouped the two together.  Maybe I am misinterpreting what I read.  I know that henna is not approved for the skin but I feel like it was misleading when associated with black henna.

I am thinking about writing or calling in. Or am I blowing this out of proportion. 

http://www.wbaltv.com/health/24750732/detail.html

"Stephen King, an FDA representative in Baltimore, said PPD can cause a serious allergic reaction."It can cause some damage to the skin, either blistering and/or some type of scarring," King said.

King said the only approved use for PPD in cosmetics is in hair dye, and it's not approved for use on the skin. Neither is the more familiar red henna.

"With anything -- any kind of coloring or anything that you add to your skin or put on your skin -- it's important to make a wise consumer decision. Do some research prior to doing anything," King said.So, it's buyer beware."