ROLE OF HENNA IN COSMETICS

Henna comes from the plant, Lawsoniainermis
Family -Lythraceae,
Height of the plant is 1.8mts to 7.6mts
Contain a dye molecule called Lawsone, which when processed becomes Henna powder.
Henna has a natural affinity with the proteins in our hair, making it able to “stain” the colour on to the hair shaft

USES:
• Hair dye
• Promote hair growth
• Prevents hair fall
• Acts directly on the scalp and makes the follicle healthy
• Hair conditioner
• Antidandruff
• Thickens the hair
• Treats itching of scalp
• Balance the PH of the scalp.

1. Improves Scalp Health
Henna helps improve and maintain scalp health with its cooling and antimicrobial properties. It helps soothe aggravated and itchy scalp while also treating issues like dandruff.

2. Conditions Your Hair
While henna by itself helps remove excess grease and dirt from your scalp, when combined with hydrating ingredients like egg, it helps condition your hair. Using a henna hair pack to condition your hair can leave it feeling smooth and silky. This is because henna helps seal the hair cuticle so that it can retain moisture.

3. Repairs Damage And Strengthens Hair
Henna is extremely nourishing which helps repair damage in the hair shaft. It also improves hair elasticity and strength which keeps your hair from breaking off. This also helps prevent the splitting of hair.

4. Balances pH And Oil Production
Henna is one of the best ingredients you could use for oily hair. It helps calm down overzealous sebaceous glands thereby controlling oil production. It also helps restore the pH of the scalp to its natural acid-alkaline level. This helps strengthen the hair follicles.

5. Promotes Hair Growth And Curbs Hair Loss
Henna’s benefits for the scalp assist in improving follicle health. This, in turn, curbs hair fall and boosts the rate at which hair grows.

6.It’s a natural hair dye
One of its most obvious uses, henna makes a fabulous hair dye. Not only is it a great natural alternative to the otherwise chemical options available readily in the markets, it is also healthier for your hair, and cost-effective for your wallet.

7.It can control scalp itchiness
Henna has natural antifungal and antimicrobial properties that work to cool and soothe your scalp, controlling scalp itchiness in the process.

8. It can help reduce hair fall
Henna directly affects the scalp, assisting in improving follicle health. This helps curb hair fall, and also prevents and corrects hair thinning.

9. It can help prevent dandruff
Henna helps remove excess grease and dirt from your scalp, including dandruff. Using mehendi regularly on to your hair not only cures dandruff problems, it also prevents them from coming back.

10.It can make your hair thick and lustrous
The tannin present in henna actually binds with the hair to make it stronger, and does not even penetrate the hair cortex, ensuring minimum damage. This ensures thicker, lustrous hair with each application.