How Do You Make Fresh Henna Paste?
Henna has been used for centuries by people for body art and/or hair. Using a 100% natural product is the best way to go, and always brings memorable times with its use. This recipe is best used for body art. For use in hair, please read our article on How to Use Henna and Indigo to Dye Your Hair. Essential ingredients: • Fresh body art quality henna powder that is finely sifted. • Bottled lemon juice. • 100% pure essential oils, such as cajeput, or tea tree or lavender (also known as terps). • Sugar, preferably dextrose or fructose. • Measuring the henna powder. Take 2 tbsp of henna powder (about 25 grams of henna), and put it into a bowl. Add 1 tsp of sugar of your choice, and mix well. • Adding the lemon juice. Heat some lemon juice (about 1/4 cup) on the stove or in your microwave, and add it slowly to your henna powder. Mix well until it is the consistency of play dough. Cover your bowl and let it
