Re: Honey in Henna Paste / Yeast?
Posted by CAtherine Cartwright Jones on April 25, 2000 at 14:22:38:
In Reply to: Re: Honey in Henna Paste / Yeast? posted by Natalie on April 25, 2000 at 12:06:50:
: They use the amonia crystals in the henna paste? or in a paste after
: henna?
I've seen in 5 different sources that the ammonia goes on AFTER the
henna comes off .... and that's the only way that I've ever gotten it
to work....
If the amonia is used in the henna paste wouldn't the base
: cancel the acid of the other ingrediants and prevent it from
staining?
That is certainly my impression not only from the chemistry and
reading accounts of people who do this in Africa
: Is the amonia paste harsh or burning to skin?
YES
Can it be used on the
: backs of hands and feet to turn black?
It depends on the skin, and the answer is, generally, no.
Is it ok for sensitive skin?
Absolutely not. It does a diaper rash sort of thing.
That's a pic of my ammonia work. It exfoliates about a week quicker
than the usual, but it is definitely a way to tweek natural henna to
black. Email me if you need the instructions
