Q&A for How to Be Safe when Using Henna

Original henna is natural and usually safe. Dry henna is dark greens, wet henna is dark brown/green. Henna is often mixed with essential oils to enhance the color/stain it leaves on skin.

Yes! You have to watch out for artificial products and additives such as red and black henna.

In its natural form, henna is an amazing dye that has been used for thousands of years. It is best to buy henna from a reputable source - typically directly from a middle eastern/south Asian store or from a trusted online source. Black henna is not natural - henna is a powder made from a plant that usually produces a brown/orange/red tint. Using black henna is dangerous because it has many added chemicals, including some that are also found in hair dye.

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