What is Henna?
Henna is a plant based dye that’s made from some or all of the following ingredients
- Henna powder
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
- Skin-safe essential oils
What most people don’t know is
- Not all henna is safe to use
- Most pre-made henna cones contain harmful additives
- No henna natural henna is black in color. The dye release on skin is either brown, red-brown, or purple-brown depending on the length of time the henna is left on the body, if the henna was left long enough to dye release, and how the melanin affects the stain color
What is PPD Henna, or “Black Henna?” How can I Tell if my Henna is Natural, Body-safe Henna?
PPD henna, or “black henna” is usually sold in pre-made cones. Natural henna cones must be frozen until they are used because they have organic, perishable ingredients in them. PPD henna cones can be left out without any demise of the dye since the dye is an artificial substance.
Here is a flyer created by an international henna group known as PPD Free Henna Artists that provides more information about PPD henna, or “black henna”
Northern Mehndi 