Henna is a natural colorant made from dried leaves of the Lawsonia inermis shrub. It produces a beautiful orange-brown color that bonds well with protein fibers and has been used for thousands of years to color skin (mehndi), fingernails, hair, leather, silk & wool. Jacquard's henna is premium, body art quality that comes from Rajasthan. It is regularly tested for purity and saftey. Not suitable for children 12 and under. Adult supervision advised. Kit Contents Henna powder Mordant liquid Eucalyptus oil Straight pin Wooden mixing stick Cotton balls and swabs Toothpick for editing and thinning lines Instructions: Mix equal parts henna powder and water in applicator bottle Add 0.03 oz/1 ml eucalyptus oil (mordant) per 0.14 oz/4g henna powder & mix well Let the mixture age for 45 minutes and stir well before use. For best results, use within 24 hours. If it is difficult to squeeze the paste out of the applicator, the addition of a few drops of water may be necessary. Thoroughly wash skin before applying After application, allow paste to dry on skin (10 to 15 mins) Moisten the design by lightly applying s citrus/sugar solution with a cotton ball. This will set the henna for a long lasting, dark color. Do not oversaturate, as it with thin the paste and cause fine lines to spread Once the henna assumes a black and glazy appearance, reduce or stop the application of the solution. Leave henna on skin as long as possible (up to 12 hours for the best results) for long lasting, dark design (3 hours of set time usually results in a dark, solid color) If you plan on going to bed before removing the henna paste, wrap the area with a paper towel or cloth to protect the design and avoid staining your clothes/bedding After setting, remove the henna with a cotton ball and vegetable oil Avoid wetting the area for a day. Color will darken over night If you are prone to allergies or have sensitive skin, do a small test design and wait a day before proceeding with something more elaborate WILL STAIN