Henna is a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis, also known as the henna tree, the mignonette tree, and the Egyptian privet. Henna can also refer to the temporary body art resulting from the staining of the skin from the dyes. Henna has been used since antiquity in ancient Egypt to dye skin, hair and fingernails, as well as fabrics including silk, wool and leather. After henna stains reach their peak color, they hold for a few days, then gradually wear off by way of exfoliation, typically within one to three weeks.
Ways to tell if henna is safe to use
Read products labels carefully
Before applying henna to the skin Check the ingredients before buying a ready-to-use cone of henna paste. If you are purchasing henna to use at home on your skin or hair, make sure you examine each ingredient listed on the label same goes for seeing a professional; You must inquire about the ingredients they use. If you can’t recognize an ingredient, you don’t need to buy it. Henna is skin safe when all the ingredients are organic, and there’s no additives.
Get a henna tattoo from a reputable professional.
According to an Article by WIKI HOW published on the 10th of August 2021, If you do make the decision to get a henna tattoo, you should seek out a reliable professional with experience who has been practicing the art for an extended period of time, and who uses pure henna. Be sure to ask for a full disclosure of ingredients in the henna they will use for your tattoo.
Avoid using “black henna” on your skin or hair.
According to an Article by MIHENNA published on the 10th of September, 2020 Some manufacturers produce inks marketed as “black henna” that might be a mix of traditional henna and additional ingredients. Many, however, mix henna with coal tar hair dye that contains p-phenylenediamine, or PPD which this is not intended to be applied to human skin as it can cause dangerous skin reactions.
Shelf Life
As with all organic products, separation is natural. Organic, skin-safe henna doesn’t have a long shelf life because the paste begins to separate. If you see a henna paste product that is sitting on a store shelf or does not mention keeping frozen until use, then you know it has those chemicals.
Also as added bonus, You should never use henna on children, and If you experience any side effects from a henna tattoo or hair dye, please seek medical attention immediately.
