WHAT IS IN HENNA PASTE?
There are a variety of personal recipes that henna artists use; however most of them contain several of the following ingredients: henna powder, water, tea, lemon juice, sugar, honey, molasses, and essential oils. It will smell natural and earthy and possibly a bit herbal, depending on the essential oil that was used. Traditionally, lavender is used in henna pastes that will be used on pregnant women or children, because it is one of the mildest of the essential oils.