Perhaps you want it on your vacation, but it would be unacceptable to be seen when you return to work. Under normal circumstances, henna will last one to two weeks on and around the wrists and hands before fading.
In other areas, especially around the feet, henna typically lasts longer, and can even last for up to five weeks. Unlike permanent tattoos, which involve ink being inserted into the skin , henna acts as a temporary colorant.
Like anything which is dyed, over time it will fade. Henna, however, is one of the longest-lasting temporary skin dyes. There are two main reasons why. Many plant products can dye your skin, often when you do not want them to. If you are an experienced cook, you know how turmeric or beets alter the color of your hands. This then requires extensive hand scrubbing to remove the stains. While these other plant-based dyes are effective on skin, henna has a distinct advantage.
The molecule lawsone , found in henna leaves, actually interacts with the skin. This has two effects. Firstly, the binding process makes the dye darker.
The dye will remain until this layer of the skin is shed. If you slice an apple and leave it on a table for a few minutes, it will turn brown through oxidation. Not all plants have this property, but henna does. Once the henna dye begins to fade, you may want to remove the henna design from your skin quickly. You may want to start the henna removal process by soaking your body in water with an exfoliating agent, like sea salt.
Epsom salt, or even table salt, works too. The sodium chloride in salt can help nourish your living skin cells and get rid of dead ones. Pour about half a cup of salt into the warm water of a half-full bathtub and soak for twenty minutes. Scrubbing your skin with an exfoliating face or body wash may help remove henna quickly. Using one that contains a natural exfoliating agent, like apricot or brown sugar, minimizes the irritation to your skin.
Make sure to use a moisturizer or apply coconut oil after exfoliating your henna tattoo. Mixing one cup of olive oil with three or four tablespoons of sea salt creates a mixture that may be able to loosen the henna dye from your skin while exfoliating the fading tattoo. Use a cotton swab to fully coat your skin and let the olive oil soak in before gently rubbing off the salt with a wet washcloth. The high alcohol content and exfoliating scrubbing beads in antibacterial soap can help get rid of henna dye.
Scrub your hands a few times a day with your favorite antibacterial soap, but be careful about drying out your skin. Lemon juice is a proven skin lightening agent. Baking soda and lemon juice can work together to lighten the henna dye and make it disappear faster. However, never apply baking soda and lemon juice to your face. Use half a cup of warm water, a full tablespoon of baking soda, and two teaspoons of lemon juice.
Apply this mixture with a cotton swab and let it soak into your skin before removing it. Any silicone-based makeup remover can work as a gentle way to get rid of henna dye. Use a cotton swab or Q-tip to fully saturate your henna tattoo and then remove the makeup remover with a dry cloth.
The longer you leave the paste on, the longer it will last. Ideally, you should leave it on overnight for best results. Likewise, keep it moist using the Indian method of lemon juice and sugar; the lemon increases molecular binding and the sugar intensifies color alternatively, keep it dry if you want the henna gone ASAP.
Keeping the design warm for the first 48 hours after application will also help, though too much heat could lead to you sweating it off. Don't wash the area often or scrub it using exfoliators, as it will affect the dye's ability to stick to the skin. How does henna work?
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