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what else you should know
powdered
henna leaf, (red)
Powdered henna is made from the dried leaf of Lawsonia inermis, a small
subtropical tree also known as Egyptian privet. Henna has been used as a
natural dye for textiles, leather and other materials for centuries.
Today, it is a popular alternative to chemical-laden, permanent hair
dyes.
The active color agent in the leaf, hennatannic acid, is activated when
mixed with an acid to make a paste. In contrast to chemical-based hair
dyes that penetrate the hair shaft, henna coats each strand to lend
depth of color and shine. Our red henna is formulated with a base of
Lawsonia inermis, to which small amounts of rhubarb, Centaurea, lichen
and litmus are added.
