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.
- Q. How long does a henna tattoo last on the skin?
- A. Designs last from 7–10 days.
- Q. How long does the paste last?
- A. Four weeks, once mixed, if refrigerated.
- Q. Can you do your eyebrows with it?
- A. Yes, but the stain is reddish brown.
- Q. Can you dye your lips with it?
- A. No.
- Q. Can you apply it on a pregnant woman's belly?
- A. Yes. It is completely safe.
- Q. Can you dye your hair with it?
- A. Yes. Just use water instead of the solution that comes in the kit.
- Q. How do you take the design off?
- A. The stain fades gradually as your skin exfoliates. There is no quick fix!
- Q. Has it ever not faded away?
- A. Never. Henna is a temporary skin dye. It always fades away.
- Q. What’s in the Earth Henna kit paste solution?
- 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
- Q. What color will the tattoo be?
- A. Dark reddish brown. Variations in color depend on your body temperature and skin type.
- Q. Can you add anything to the henna to make it darker?
- A. We hear about all kinds of homemade recipes, but nothing we can vouch for.
- Q. What about black henna?
- 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-called black henna mixtures.
FYI, the henna powder in our Earth Henna® Kits is completely natural and 100% safe. And if you want a temporary black tattoo, try our safe, all-natural Earth Jagua® Tattoo Kits! - Q. What’s the eucalyptus oil for?
- A. The eucalyptus oil is for transferring stencils to skin. We also recommend swabbing the skin with eucalyptus oil before applying henna paste.
- Q. How do you transfer the stencils?
- A. Just follow these simple steps:
- Apply a liberal amount of eucalyptus oil to the skin.
- Cut off chosen design from stencil sheet.
- Place stencil, dark side down, onto skin and hold for 30 seconds.
- Peel off stencil.
- Trace over marking with henna paste.
- Q. Are the stencils reusable?
- A. Yes. They can be used four or five times each.
- Q. Can you mix half of the powder and solution and leave the other half for later use, or do you have to use it all at once?
- 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.
- Q. How long does the paste take to dry?
- A. 15–30 minutes, depending on size of design.
- Q. How long do I have to leave the paste on?
- A. A minimum of six hours. The longer you leave it on, the better.
- Q. How do I take the paste off?
- 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.