Our Henna Neutral powder is a blend of: Lawsonia inermis (95%) and Lichen (5%)

Henna for hair: A paste or batter-like mixture, made of hot water and henna powder, is applied to dry hair. Beginning with the top of the head, comb into and through the full length of the hair. Wrap with fabric or plastic to contain and extend the effectiveness of the application. 40 minutes to one hour is usually sufficient to impart the effects. Henna provides a thickening, conditioning to hair, and may provide some UV protection. Immediately upon application, cleanse unwanted henna from facial, neck and any other skin. Protection of hands, clothing, etc. is suggested. Rubber gloves are suitable for hands. After treatment, wash and thoroughly rinse to remove all henna from hair.

CAUTION: Use of henna may prove unsafe for those with G6PD deficiency. G6PD deficiency is genetic. Often symptomless, G-6-PD is a deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, an enzyme necessary for red blood cell function. Persons of Mediterranean heritage are among those most commonly affected. Exposure to antimalarial drugs and agents, sulfonamides (antibiotic), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, nitrofurantoin, naphthalene or para-dichlorobenzene (in mothballs), quinidin, quinine, and lawsonia, the active constituent in henna, may trigger acute hemolytic anemia or the more serious chronic condition, spherocytic anemia, in those with the deficiency.

Safety: Do not use on broken skin.