Essential Oils for Henna – Cajeput, Lavender

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Lavender Essential Oil

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Essential oils for henna paste

Oils high in monoterpene alcohols, such as cajeput, eucalyptus and lavender, help the dye in henna bind to the skin. The result is a darker stain than a paste mixed with lemon juice or water alone, plus a pleasant scent. Our essential oils for henna are carefully selected and skin safe, and most start from a 10ml bottle.

Which oil?

Cajeput: fresh and slightly medicinal, a relative of tea tree and a favourite with artists who want the strongest stain.
Lavender: pure Lavandula angustifolia with a soft floral scent, and one of the gentlest choices for beginners and sensitive skin.
Niaouli: from the same family as cajeput, fresh and slightly sweet.
Tea tree: a fresher, more herbal scent.
Eucalyptus: pure Eucalyptus globulus with a fresh, clean scent.

Cajeput and lavender are the two oils you can choose for our pre mixed cones. Many artists keep more than one oil and choose according to their clients' preferences.

How much to use

As a guide, use 30ml of essential oil for every 100g of henna powder. Stir it in when you add your lemon juice or water, then cover the paste and leave it for dye release. Read our guide on how to mix henna powder.

Using oils with jagua

Essential oil is also used in jagua gel. For every 10g of raw jagua powder, add 3ml of essential oil, 3g of xanthan gum and 50ml of water. Jagua premix already contains xanthan gum, so you only add the oil and water. See how to make jagua gel.

Safety and storage

Never apply essential oils neat to the skin, always do a patch test, keep them away from the eyes and do not swallow. Keep bottles tightly closed in a cool, dark place, out of reach of children, so your essential oils for henna keep their scent for longer.