Henna : A Completely Natural And Safe Hair Care Alternative

Henna has been used for cosmetic purposes ever since 2,000 BC, because it is a completely safe and natural method of coloring. Also it is supposed to have a lot of medicinal and therapeutic value. In today’s world henna finds use not only for coloring hair and as an additive in health care products, but also for temporary tattoos.

The benefits

Henna has a lot of healing, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties, which is one reason why it is becoming a popular choice for hair care. Apart from these it also has a soothing and moisturizing effect on the skin and the hair. Henna also has protective properties to fight skin irritation. And its sedative properties are beneficial for both the skin and hair. Henna extract is used to fortify shampoos, conditioners and hair serums. In its absolute natural form, it is not known to cause any adverse reactions when applied directly to the hair or the skin. However, in case of sensitive skin a person may experience mild itching at times.

Don’t get fooled

A bunch of smart hair product manufacturers are selling something called “black henna”, which gives your hair a much darker shade. And because of this darker color, it is also sometimes used to make permanent looking tattoos on the skin. But in reality, this is not pure natural henna; rather it contains a whole lot of damaging harsh chemicals. These additives can cause a lot of problems such as itching, rashes, blisters and even permanent scars. So the bottom line is that you must avoid “black henna”, and use henna in its absolute natural form. And in the natural form it will never leave a dark black stain, rather the color of the stain would be somewhat reddish brown.

The closing note

The prime reasons why it enjoys such a widespread cosmetic uses today, are the loads of beneficial properties that Henna has and the low possibility of it causing any irritation.

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