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beautiful bride many Asian countries and the countries of the Middle East and certain African countries like sports henna tattoos on their hands during their wedding. henna tattoos are not as permanent tattoos that you can get at the tattoo parlor. Henna is a natural dye that stains the skin temporarily and helps one sport intricate designs on their hands. You will find the Internet is filled with henna design and information related to the color of henna treatments. However, there are very few websites that offer information related to the science behind the henna stain. In this article, we will discuss how to work the henna and stains our skin. So, without much delay, let's get our facts straight.

What is Henna?

Lawsonia inermis or mignonette tree are different names for the same flowering plant called henna. The name 'henna' is derived from the Arabic name 'Hinna'. The leaves of this plant are used to dye skin, nails, hair and even skin or wool since the Bronze Age. Tattoo art form widely used during festivals and celebrations, especially during weddings. When crushed henna leaves do not stain the skin. They will stain only after the release of lawsone molecules present in the leaves, after crushing them with something that is slightly acidic liquids like tea. Thus, henna leaves are dried and ground into a powder to make a paste the consistency of toothpaste like. This paste is applied to the skin or hair for staining. This dye is completely natural and has no side effects. side effects if any, arise only when natural henna mixed with adulterants like carmine, pyrogallol, orange dye, chromium, silver nitrate, etc., which help in transforming effect of the henna stain on the skin.

How Does Henna Work?

After the application of henna, the dye burgundy stain on the skin. Color stains depends on individual skin type and the amount of time that henna was allowed to stay on the skin. The color of the skin is caused by lawsone molecules present in the leaves. lawsone molecule is more concentrated in the petiole. As mentioned in the previous paragraph, lawsone molecule is released only when the crushed leaves with a mildly acidic liquid. Thus, many people trade henna in the form of powder made by drying, grinding and sliding leaves. When one needs to apply henna tattoos, the powder is mixed with lemon juice, tea or similar mildly acidic liquid. A thick paste is formed and used to implement complex, detailed body design. A few drops of essential oils such as eucalyptus, Cajeput, lavender or tea tree are added to the henna paste. These oils contain monoterpene alcohol which helps in improving the characteristics of staining.

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