FAQ: Henna & Jagua
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Henna
How long does a Henna tattoo take to develop?
Henna Tattoos reach their best color in about 2 days after application, this varies according to skin type. Be sure to put your henna on 2 days before a big event, like a wedding, for the darkest color.
How long does a Henna tattoo last?
Henna Tattoos last between 1-3 weeks on an average. Usually they have a deep strong color for approximately 2 weeks and fade from there but it really depends on where you put it, how often you wash it and how fast your skin exfoliates. Your body completely replaces its epidermis every 28 days so your Henna Tattoo will have disappeared by then.
Can I put clothing over my freshly applied Henna or Jagua Tattoo?
The Henna Paste or Jagua Tattoo Gel must be put in a place that clothing won’t bother it for a couple of hours. The tattoo will be wet for about an hour. Once dry, you want to leave clothing off of it so that the Tattoo material stays in place and does a good job of staining the skin. So be sure that you wear clothing that can be rolled up/down to expose the area you’d like the design to be.
Jagua
What is Jagua?
Jagua is a local name for the fruit of the Genipa Americana Tree. It is used by the local and indigenous peoples of Panama, Columbia and Peru. The juice from this fruit contains a safe & natural black dye that stains the skin in a similar way to natural henna.
The ingredients for Jagua are: Aqua, Alcohol, Denat, Genipa Americana, Xanthun Gum, Citric Acid and Potassium Sorbate.
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Where does Jagua come from?
Jagua is a fruit from the Genipa Americana Tree, which grows throughout tropical and sub tropical regions of South & Central America.
Is Jagua safe?
Yes. Jagua is a safe & natural dye that has been used by indigenous people in the Amazon as a cosmetic stain for as long as can be remembered. It stains only dead layers of skin much like a Henna Tattoo.
How can I tell if someone is using Jagua or PPD?
Jagua Tattoo Gel and PPD products look very similar to each other when being applied to the skin. They are both a black colored smooth gel. However Jagua does have some unique characteristics that clearly distinguish them from PPD products.
- Jagua has a distinctive ‘fruity’ smell.
- Jagua leaves behind a very pale greyish stain at first – the true color takes 1-2 days to develop.
- PPD products usually contain no fragrance at all.
- PPD products leave behind a black stain instantly.
Can I have a Jagua tattoo if I am pregnant?
Yes, there is nothing in the safety information regarding this product that advises against use while pregnant. There is also no traditional information that suggests indigenous people avoid use during pregnancy. However, if you are at all concerned please take the ingredient list along to your doctor for advice.
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How does Jagua stain the skin?
The active ingredient ‘Genipine’ comes from the unripe Jagua Fruit (Genipa Americana L). Once the Jagua Tattoo product comes into contact with the skin and exposed to the air, the dye starts to work and begins to leave a stain. Jagua needs to stay on the skin for 2 hours to make sure the skin takes on a good color. After 2 hours when the Jagua is washed off, you will see a very pale greyish colored design. This will darken to a blackish/blue color in about 2 days.
How long does a Jagua tattoo take to dry?
Jagua Tattoo gel will dry hard in the first hour. Drying time depends upon outside or room temperature, body temperature, size and type of design. Leave Jagua gel on for 2 hours for it to produce a strong stain.
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