Re: henna safety during pregnancy
Posted by Roxanne on April 28, 2000 at 16:20:59:
In Reply to: Re: henna safety during pregnancy posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on April 28, 2000 at 06:54:36:
I couldn't read the original post on this string, but did want to
reply with some info. I agree with Catherine and want to add that you
won't want to add ANY essential oils to the mix! Essential oils are
not safe to use during pregnancy. Strong, regular tea is about the
only thing you can still add to your henna mix during pregnancy. I
would also encourage a patch test first. Even if you used henna
prior to pregnancy, the hormone shifting makes many women extra
sensitive to all kinds of things that didn't bother them before. I'm
a massage therapist specializing in pregnancy/labor support. I've
heard all kinds of horror stories about women breaking out from their
regular lotions during pregnancy. It's not worth risking it.
