The SouthwestBlend.com guide to Henna.

             Henna
                      lawsonia inermis

Henna is found in the Middle East and India, in hot dry climates. For thousands of years the leaves have been collected, dried and crushed into powder then used to decorate nails, hair, hands, feet and skin. Traces of henna has been found on mummified pharaohs from ancient Egypt, where it is thought to have originated. In some cultures henna is thought to have good luck properties, warding off evil spirits and bringing good luck.

Henna has medicinal properties, too. It is naturally an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, having a cooling effect on skin. It is said to relieve headaches, fevers and itchiness. When used on the hair it strengthens the hair and adds a lustrous shine.

When applied to the skin, henna stains the outer layers of the skin, fading naturally over time. Now, henna is available as a long lasting, semi-permanent lip liner and eye liner. It is a natural alternative to highly chemical beauty aids.

Natura Chroma now offers easy to use henna pens for eye and lip liner, and tattoos. Their products are all 100% natural, have no preservatives or artificial additives, are not tested on animals and are manufactured according top environmental and sustainable methods. To try them, click on the banners below.