Re: What is mahlabiyah oil and where to get it?

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Posted by Baron on July 20, 2001 at 17:12:00:

In reply to: What is mahlabiyah oil and where to get it? posted by Larissa on July 20, 2001 at 16:35:19:

Hi Larissa

The spelling is Mehlabiya which may help you on any searches (Well
thats the spelling on the bottles we have anyhow. Converting other
languages into English is always a contentious subject)

Essentialy it is similar to Mehndi/Mehandi oil ie a mix of essential
oils in a grape or palm oil base. Like mehndi oil trying to get
anyone to part with a recipe is a bit like finding the Yeti. I am not
sure of the regulations in the states but over in the UK these oils
count as toiletries, as a result there is no requirement to list
ingredients as ther would be if classified as cosmetics.

I know the one we supply does not contain eucalyptus or Lemon for
example (these can cause skin irritation problems on those with
sensitive skin) but I am still awaiting the list of what it does
contain.

Like Mehndi oil it is supposed to make the henna go darker, or at
least hasten the initial darkening. I am sure you could mix your own
but i am less sure about whever it would be worth it considering the
initial expenditure on essential oils that would be required.

As far as I know I am about the only one on the net who stocks it but
to be honest I dont think its worth your while shipping it over from
the UK. Much better to watch this forum for a while, there are some
very interesting developments thanks to research by Catherine
Cartwright Jones that may result in some safe recipes for really
quick staining TRADITIONAL henna

: What is mahlabiyah oil? can I buy different oils and mix my own?
: Where could I buy it? Info. would be great!

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: Hi Larissa : : The spelling is Mehlabiya which may help you on any searches (Well : thats the spelling on the bottles we have anyhow. Converting other : languages into English is always a contentious subject) : : Essentialy it is similar to Mehndi/Mehandi oil ie a mix of essential : oils in a grape or palm oil base. Like mehndi oil trying to get : anyone to part with a recipe is a bit like finding the Yeti. I am not : sure of the regulations in the states but over in the UK these oils : count as toiletries, as a result there is no requirement to list : ingredients as ther would be if classified as cosmetics. : : I know the one we supply does not contain eucalyptus or Lemon for : example (these can cause skin irritation problems on those with : sensitive skin) but I am still awaiting the list of what it does : contain. : : Like Mehndi oil it is supposed to make the henna go darker, or at : least hasten the initial darkening. I am sure you could mix your own : but i am less sure about whever it would be worth it considering the : initial expenditure on essential oils that would be required. : : As far as I know I am about the only one on the net who stocks it but : to be honest I dont think its worth your while shipping it over from : the UK. Much better to watch this forum for a while, there are some : very interesting developments thanks to research by Catherine : Cartwright Jones that may result in some safe recipes for really : quick staining TRADITIONAL henna : : : What is mahlabiyah oil? can I buy different oils and mix my own? : : Where could I buy it? Info. would be great!
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