Natural Henna Oil / Henna Essential oil

Appearance : Thick liquid

Aroma : Luscious floral aroma

Color : Rich orange

Chemical constituents:: Henna oil has various chemical compounds that include ethyl hexadecanoate, (E)-methyl cinnamate, isocaryophyllene, (E)-?-ionone and methyl linolenate.

 Extraction: Henna oil is extracted by the steam distillation of leaves.

Aromatherapy uses:
The medicinal and calming properties of henna oil is that it is very useful in aromatherapy. It provides soothing effect to the mind, soul and body. It helps to cool the body and detoxify it. This natural oil with its curing properties is used in anti dandruff products and is also used to nourish hair and make them more shiny.

Pharmaceutical uses:
It promotes mental peace, calmness,emotions, relaxation and cheerfulness. Reduces mental fatigue and confusion. An invaluable hair oil treatment. Controls premature greying. Prevent hair loss and promote luxurious hair growth. 

Cosmetics & Toiletries:
Henna is extensively used in manufacture of shampoos and hair care products. It helps strengthen the roots of the hair and nourishes the hair-shafts, promoting new hair growth and strengthening current hair, spreads the natural oil of the hair, increasing hair luster and vibrancy. It helps protect hair from the damaging effects of the sun and harsh weather by improving resiliency over time. It has been used for few hair tonics, lotions, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, room scenting and candles. It is also used as natural hair dyes, temporary tattoos, body decoration, hair conditioner/nourisher.

                             

Perfumes: 
Henna blossoms are placed between woolen garments as they radiate a soothing aroma that lends subtle fragrance to the apparels. It is also used because it keeps moths away from destroying the garments. Besides, preparing a suspension of comminuted flowers in vegetable oil for a pleasant aroma is a popular practice. It is also used in perfumery.

Henna tattoos:
Henna body art or tattoos are made by applying henna paste to skin. Whole, unbroken henna leaves will not stain the skin. Henna will not stain skin until the lawsone molecules are made available from the henna leaf. Fresh henna leaves will stain the skin if they are smashed with a mildly acidic liquid. This will stain skin within moments, but it is difficult to form intricate patterns from coarse crushed leaves. Dried ground, sifted henna leaves are easily worked into a paste that can used to make intricate body art.

Medicine: The leaf and bark of henna is commonly used as a traditional medicine in several countries for curing a number of fungal, bacterial and nemacidal illnesses and allergies. Henna contains costive properties of the cold earth and is used for the healing burns, ulcers and cuts.