Why I Stopped Using Oils

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Posted by SeeSee on October 02, 1999 at 21:23:46:

In Reply to: Oil, yes or no? posted by Autumn on September 30, 1999 at 21:10:21:

Originally I was using essential oils in my henna for two purposes:

1. To improve the consistency of the henna so it would adhere more
closely to the skin.

However, my job has caused my hands to become very sensitive to harsh
chemicals, so I started using honey in my henna instead. It provides
a silky smooth texture and prolongs the drying time.

2. To improve the henna-protein reaction.

Buying better quality henna has made the use of essential oils
redundant for me, as proven by a side-by-side test.

You will get a better stain out of inferior quality henna by adding
oils, but I don't think it really improves the performance of the
superior stuff. IMHO....

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: Originally I was using essential oils in my henna for two purposes: : 1. To improve the consistency of the henna so it would adhere more : closely to the skin. : However, my job has caused my hands to become very sensitive to harsh : chemicals, so I started using honey in my henna instead. It provides : a silky smooth texture and prolongs the drying time. : 2. To improve the henna-protein reaction. : Buying better quality henna has made the use of essential oils : redundant for me, as proven by a side-by-side test. : You will get a better stain out of inferior quality henna by adding : oils, but I don't think it really improves the performance of the : superior stuff. IMHO....

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