All About Henna:
Henna is a plant that has natural, dying properties. The leaves, flowers and stem of this plant are dried and ground to make a powder. This powder is then mixed with warm water to make a paste. During hot weather, henna acts as a cooling agent when put on the palms and bottoms of feet.
If you had Jagua applied, follow these directions instead. Final color will vary from indigo blue to dark blue-black.
If you recently had henna applied, follow these directions:
*Leave paste on for at least 4-6 hours, longer is better.
*Do not use water to remove paste. Use a dry paper towel to gently remove any dry paste still on the skin.
*Initial stain will vary, but will be a light, orange brown in color. True color takes about 24 hours to develop and will be a darker, reddish brown.
*Use an all-natural oil on top of stain to help repel moisture and deepen color of stain. (Coconut oil, olive oil, or vegetable oil) NO LOTIONS!
*Length of stain will last 1-2 weeks and will gradually fade.
(Factors determining this are depth of stain from initial application, part of body applied to, and exposure to water, chemicals and rubbing.)