Earth Henna FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Henna and Henna Tattoos
Here are some answers to the most common inquiries from customers regarding our henna temporary tattoo products.
FAQ
A. Designs last from 7–10 days.
A. Four weeks, once mixed, if refrigerated.
A. Yes, but the stain is reddish brown.
A. No.
A. Yes. It is completely safe.
A. Yes.Just use water instead of the solution that comes in the kit.
A. The stain fades gradually as your skin exfoliates. There is no quick fix!
A. Never. Henna is a temporary skin dye. It always fades away.
A. The paste contains:
- Water
- Benzyl alcohol — flower oil, balsams
- Citric acid — fruit
- Eucalyptus oil — tree
- Disodium EDTA — processed salt to prevent oxidation or discoloration
A.Dark reddish brown. Variations in color depend on your body temperature and skin type.
A. We hear about all kinds of homemade recipes, but nothing we can vouch for.
A. Black henna does not exist.The stuff on the market called “black henna” is a synthetic compound that contains industrial dyes (like PPD), inks, or chemicals—all of them potentially harmful to the skin. We strongly recommend that you stay away from so-calledblack hennamixtures.
FYI, the henna powder in ourEarth Henna® Kitsis completely natural and 100% safe. And if you want a temporaryblacktattoo, try our safe, all-naturalEarth Jagua® Tattoo Kits!
A. Yes. They can be used four or five times each.
A. We strongly recommend you mix it all at once. Most people who try using half end up with a paste that is either too thick or too runny.
A. 15–30 minutes, depending on size of design.
A. A minimum of six hours. The longer you leave it on, the better.
A.Simply peel it off with your nails, or rub it off with your fingers or a towel.
To learn more, please visit our Henna Info page.