| Yesterday, we discussed temporary tattoo | | | | henna powder turns into dye, or paste. Henna |
| alternatives. Today we will talk about using henna | | | | body art is a brownish-red color in its natural |
| as body art. Henna is a traditional body art used | | | | state. Sometimes, chemicals are added to create |
| often in India on the hands and feet. This herbal | | | | black or other colors of henna. The henna dye is |
| powder is also applied to the hair for special | | | | then used to decorate the body. Once it dries |
| ceremonies. Today, henna body art is preferred | | | | several hours later, you can scrape the henna |
| as a safe way to decorate the body. Using henna | | | | paste off. The henna is left on the body to |
| supplies as a temporary tattoo is the best option | | | | ensure that the henna has time to stain the skin. |
| because it is easy to apply and is an all natural | | | | While the paste is drying, it is best to avoid |
| product. There is no worry of abrasive chemicals | | | | contact with your henna body art. Otherwise, the |
| or damaging the skin. Henna also has antiseptic | | | | henna paste will wipe off on your hands and |
| properties and can be used to treat bruises and | | | | clothes. Henna body art fades away within 2 |
| burns. | | | | weeks. If you want to remove it any sooner, |
| Henna tattoo kits usually come with henna | | | | body exfoliation creams can be used on the |
| powder, oil, an applicator cone, and stencils. Henna | | | | tattoo to speed things up. Washing the area |
| tattoo kits are relatively inexpensive and come | | | | frequently is also effective in fading henna body |
| with detailed instructions. Henna powder is made | | | | art faster. |
| from dried plant leaves. When mixed with oil, the | | | | |