What everyone getting henna needs to know: knowledge pitch
November 11, 2008 – 2:56 pmif you draw on many people like i do, it is important to give them a clear and concise message about what henna is and how it works.
Henna is a natural plant; henna paste is made from the ground shrub of the plant. The henna powder is mixed with lemon juice and Eucalyptus oil to make the fine henna paste I draw with. It’s all natural and safe for the skin.
The henna design will be light orange at first, and then it will darken to a deep brown color within the first 48 hours.
Keep in mind that henna on skin is heat activated. The longer you leave the paste on your skin, the darker and longer the henna tattoo will be. The end result of the henna tattoo varies upon the individual & where he/she has the design.
Areas of the body close to palms, soles, wrists and ankles will stain darker than other parts of the body.
Parts of the body that have significant fatty tissue between blood vessels and the outside layer of the skin will stain least. It is recommended to re-apply henna paste within the first 24 hours to get a very dark imprint on these areas. As a general rule, reapplying henna over a previous design will darken it. Results can sometimes be close to a black color.
You may also re-apply henna at the end of the 2 week period (or before) to extend the life of your henna tattoo. However, there is a saturation point at the 4-5th reapplication. At which time, your skin won’t be stained on that specific space until it clears from its previous henna.
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