About The Henna Worktable
The Henna Worktable is an independent resource covering Indian crafts & mehndi. We publish clear, practical, well-researched guides — the straight answers, without the marketing spin.
How we work
Our guides are built on current, mainstream understanding of the subject and checked against reliable sources. Where a topic is genuinely unsettled, we say so plainly rather than pretending certainty.
Editorial independence
Recommendations are based on evidence and experience, not on who makes a product. Any sponsored or affiliate content will always be clearly labelled.
This independent publication provides general product-evaluation, craft, and cultural education—not medical advice, allergy testing, regulatory clearance, professional artist certification, or a claim that any product is safe for every person. In the United States, FDA approves henna only as a hair dye, not for direct skin application. Laws differ by location. Avoid “black henna” and any skin product containing or suspected of containing PPD; a home spot test does not prove future safety. Do not apply products to broken, irritated, or unknown-reactive skin. Seek urgent medical help for breathing difficulty, faintness, facial or throat swelling, or other severe symptoms; seek clinical advice for burns, blisters, spreading redness, pain, or concerning reactions. Check current labels, seller documentation, recalls, and local rules before purchase or use.
Corrections
Spotted something inaccurate or out of date? We would rather fix it than defend it — reach us via the contact page.