Our henna and indigo powders are 100% natural and safe for use on hair, but if you’ve never used them before, it is important to do a patch test to make sure your skin does not develop an allergic reaction. Here's how:
- Mix a pinch of henna powder with a few drops of warm water to make a paste.
- In a separate bowl, mix a pinch of indigo powder with a few drops of warm water to make a paste. Please pack away the powders immediately to prevent exposure to air, light, and moisture.
- Choose two small patches of skin to perform the test on, one for henna and the other for indigo. It should be an area that you do not wash or rub for at least 4 hours ex. inner arm. It is important to cleanse the skin before proceeding.
- Apply a quarter-sized amount of the henna paste on skin and a quarter-sized amount of indigo paste in a different area. Let this dry and then cover each side with a bandage for 4 hours. If you experience any itching, burning, or pain, remove the bandage and wash the area immediately.
- After 4 hours, remove the bandages and wash away the paste with only water. Observe your skin over the next 24 hours. If your skin appears red, bumpy, or itchy, you likely have an allergic reaction to either henna or indigo and should not use the product.
Luxe Organic Henna is committed to bringing you the best organic henna products for hair and body art. Our products are made with organic ingredients and contain no chemicals. We get our supplies only from reputable suppliers who strictly adhere to regulatory standards and have gone through testing and organic certification for their products.