Henna

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Henna is a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia Inermis, known as the henna tree. In other words, henna comes from a plant which is then dried out and ground up. Once water and other liquids are added it is then turned into a paste which gives off a brown to brown-red color, which allows one to create beautiful temporary body art. Henna is also used in hair as well as other uses on nails and to dye fabric. Henna trees are grown all over the world. It is widely cultivated in Egypt, India, Iran, tropical parts of America and the African coast.

Once applied to the skin, henna stains can last from 1-3 weeks.
Typically most stains last for 1-2 weeks. Henna stains may vary, depending on how fast your skin renews itself, how often you exfoliate your skin and frequent contact with water. 

Henna & Heat: Body temperature is a huge factor in releasing henna dye. People with higher body temperature typically get better stains. You can add heat by using a wrap on your henna design. Also, drinking tea before starting your henna session begins.

Once you have applied henna paste onto the skin, you should leave the paste on as long as possible (at least 4 hours. For BEST results 8+ hours). The longer you leave it on the skin, the darker the stain will be. Once the paste is almost dry, you can seal it with sugar and lemon juice, tape or wrap the design to help keep it in place. If left alone without sealant or wrapping, the henna paste will dry and start to crack about 30 minutes -1 hour after application. 

After the recommended waiting time, you can then scrape off the dried henna paste with a credit card or your fingernails. Do not take it off with water. 

Avoid anything that will exfoliate the tattoo area (chlorinated water. salt water. household cleaners. exfoliate wash, smoothing lotions).  If possible, avoid water for at least 12 hours after removing paste to guarantee the best results.

Moisturize: Apply a coat of a natural oil, shea butter, or lotion after the paste is removed. While the henna stain is on your skin, moisturize regularly to protect the design and prevent exfoliation. Exfoliation of the skin is what causes henna to fade quicker; the more you wash and scrub your henna art, the faster it will fade. Many store bought moisturizers contain chemicals that can prematurely lighten the stain, so it’s best to use something natural.

Henna Motifs uses 100% all natural ingredients in the making of henna paste. How your body reacts to henna will vary if you are allergic to any of the essential oils used in the process (Lavender Oil, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree oil or Cajeput) and/or lemon juice. Store bought coned henna, generally found in ethnic shops, are not safe nor natural and contain lots of chemicals and preservatives and may have been on the shelf for years. 

Henna by Henna Motifs is all natural and can be used on both children and pregnant women.

Jagua is natural and safe for most pregnant women and children. On rare occasions, one may find themselves allergic to jagua. It is a rare occurrence yet it happens to a select few.

All products used by Henna Motifs are 100% natural, no fake henna, “black henna” or artificial products, yet if you have sensitive skin or new to trying jagua, a small test on the skin is recommended. An allergic reaction to jagua will appear as a dense rash of hard red bumps. This rash can be treated like any other allergic rash with the application of anti-itch cream or Cortisone.

DISCLAIMER

Natural, organic, plant-based ingredients are used . However, Henna Motifs cannot guarantee you will not have an allergic reaction to our products. Always test on a small patch of skin before attempting a large design. We discourage the use of jagua  in the  case of fruit allergies, sensitive skin, eczema, G6PD and/or similar conditions or applying jagua to broken skin. It is recommended to consult your doctor before using any dye in any way and always consult a medical professional if allergic reactions occur. Henna Motifs, its employees, and any company or individual affiliated with us are not responsible for any damages or personal injury as a result of use or misuse and/or unauthorized distribution of Henna Motifs products. Allergic reactions to henna and jagua products can occur in some individuals. It is essential to inform our henna artists of any known allergies or sensitivities before receiving our services. While we take every precaution to ensure the safety and quality of our products, we cannot be held responsible for any allergic reactions that may arise from their use. Clients who choose to use our henna services do so at their own risk. By booking our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this disclaimer regarding potential allergic reactions.

What is referred to as Black Henna is a synthetic compound that contains industrial dyes (like PPD; paras phenylenediamine), inks. or chemicals) all of them are potentially harmful to the skin and may leave permanent scaring. We do not offer nor service  “Black Henna”

Jagua , formally known as Genipa Americana is cultivated for its edible fruit, which are made into drinks, jelly, sherbet and used in ice cream. Its main use is as a popular source of beverages – the pulp from mature fruits is cooked with sugar to produce a syrup used to make various beverages and deserts. The fruit has a leathery skin that encloses a purplish, sour pulp. It can be eaten fresh, made into juices or used to make marmalade and preserves. The fruit needs to be allowed to soften before being eaten.

Jagua is used for medicinal purposes as well, It is used to ease colds, sore throats, diarrhea, bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, itching and it even has anti-bacterial and antibiotic properties It is commonly used to dye clothing or creating temporary tattoos. The juice is often dehydrated to create a powder.

The genipap is native to wet or moist areas of Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and from Guadeloupe to Trinidad; also from southern Mexico to Panama, and from Colombia and Venezuela to Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. Indians in the Amazon traditionally use the juice of the jagua fruit for body ornamentation. Certain tribes, such as the Matses Indians of Peru also insert it underneath the skin to create permanent markings on the body.  Guatemalan Indians carry the fruits in their hands in the belief that this will provide protection from disease and ill-fortune.

“Jagua tattoo” is a term used by people in the body art industry to refer to a new form of natural temporary tattoo, which is created using the juice or extract of the Genipa americana or Jagua fruit. Designs created with jagua appear blue/black in color on the skin, and resemble a real tattoo.

Although natural and yet fruit, jagua is very potent. Any movement during your sleep may cause the jagua gel and your design to shift; there is a possibility of smearing or transferring jagua designs onto your face or another area on your body. You may wake up in the morning with an unwanted stain that will last for a week or more. Do yourself a favor and remove all jagua paste by peeling and washing it off before sleeping, you’ll be glad you did!

Even jagua tattoos that have fully dried yet the paste was never peeled or washed off can become humid and revert back to it’s original state.. a wet gel. This can smear.