Friday, November 28, 2014

Henna Tattoo –Fashionable in Pop Culture.

Madonna-mehndi body art
Madonna
Today the henna tattoo tradition is as strong as ever, across the globe, as populations have spread. Many cultures have embraced the henna tattoo in western civilizations.

Why is Henna Tattoo Body Art So Popular?

Pure body art quality henna is a 100% all-natural powder, made from the henna plant and allergy from pure BAQ henna is extremely rare. Modern henna can be applied anywhere on the body, instead of just the hands and feet. Mehndi body art stains last only a few weeks. There is a large variety of patterns and designs to choose from.
Liv Tyler photographed by Herb Ritts for Vanity Fair, May 1997
Liv Tyler

 

Famous Celebrities Promoting Mehndi Body Art

In the early 1990’s, American pop culture was “introduced” to a tradition from ancient times on the hands of singer, Madonna, in a music video. She bared stylish, yet elaborately designed body art that pop culture would accept and love. Other singers and actors choosing to decorate with Mehndi body art include: Gwen Stefani, Erika Badu, Sting and wife Trudy Styler, Pink, Liv Tyler, Demi Moore, Drew Barrymore, Angela Bassett, Laura Dern, Naomi Campbell and the list goes on…

View: Video of Henna Tattoo Body Art Application

In western culture, numerous henna shops exist that have professional artists that paint Mehndi body art. There are also henna artists that are available for hire to work at a special event, like parties or other social functions.

Warning:

Due to the extremely high sifting and higher dye content needed for finer body art and bridal art application– body art quality henna is sold for this purpose -in countries outside the United States. It is extremely important to know the reputation of the company marketing henna. Packages marked “henna” are misleading and can contain extremely harmful chemicals, like Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other synthetic ingredients.  

Please note that the FDA has not approved henna for direct application to the skin. It is unconditionally approved as a hair dye, and can only be imported for that purpose.  

Saba Botanical of USA sells pure, body art quality henna (Lawsonia Inermis) for use as a natural hair dye. Sold in 100 gm. packages.
 
 
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Henna Tattoo, an Ancient Traditional Art Form.

Henna Tattoo as Bridal ArtHenna Tattoo as Bridal Art

In East Indian culture, the henna tattoo has been used for body painting in social and holiday celebrations since early civilization. Young women would adorn their bodies in preparation for marriage ceremonies in what has become known as bridal art.

“Wall paintings excavated at Akrotiri (dating prior to the eruption of Thera in 1680 BCE) show women with markings consistent with henna on their nails, palms and soles, in a tableau consistent with the henna bridal description from Ugarit¹. Many statuettes of young women dating between 1500 and 500 BCE along the Mediterranean coastline have raised hands with markings consistent with henna. This early connection between young, fertile women and henna seems to be the origin of the Night of the Henna, which is now celebrated worldwide.  

The Night of the Henna was celebrated by most groups in the areas where henna grew naturally: Jews, ² Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Zoroastrians, among others, all celebrated marriages by adorning the bride, and often the groom, with henna.  

Henna was regarded as having ‘Barakah,’ blessings, and was applied for luck as well as joy and beauty.4 Brides typically had the most henna, and the most complex patterns, to support their greatest joy, and wishes for luck. Some bridal traditions were very complex, such as those in Yemen, where the Jewish bridal henna process took four or five days to complete, with multiple applications and resist work.”*

Henna Tattoo in Other Celebrations

However, the henna tattoo was also used as body painting and art to celebrate war victories. Animals such as horses, donkeys and salukis had the henna tattoo applied to their hooves, paws and tails. Eventually, across the regions that traditionally grew henna, the henna tattoo and body painting was used to celebrate births, circumcision, birthdays and whenever there was a joyous occasion –if henna was available for body art ³.

Today's Henna TattooHenna Tattoo as Body Art Today

Today, body art quality henna is proven to be excellent for permanent stain. For body painting on hands and feet (body art), reddish brown color will be produced. For bellies, arms and legs, expect light to medium reddish brown color from the body painting.  

Due to the extremely high sifting and higher dye content needed for finer body art and bridal art application– body art quality henna is sold for this purpose -in countries outside the United States. Please note that the FDA has not approved henna for direct application to the skin. It is unconditionally approved as a hair dye, and can only be imported for that purpose.  

Saba Botanical of USA sells pure, body art quality henna (Lawsonia Inermis) for use as a natural hair dye. Sold in 100 gm. packages.

*see Wikipedia. Tradition of Henna as Body Art.  
¹ D̲oumas, Christos (1992). The wall-paintings of Thera. Athens: Thera Foundation.  
² Brauer, Erich; Raphael Patai (1993). The Jews of Kurdistan. Detroit: Wayne State University Press.  
³ Westermarck, Edward (1972) [1914]. Marriage ceremonies in Morocco. London: Curzon Press.
 4 Westermarck, E. (1926). Ritual and Belief in Morocco Vols 1 & 2. London, UK: Macmillan and Company, Limited.
 
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Friday, November 21, 2014

Toxic Chemicals in Hair Dye, Common Reactions.

Toxic-chemical-harmfulToxic Chemicals in Hair Dye: Phenylenediamine (PPD) is Not the Only One.

Heavy oncological toxins include coal tar derivatives, para-phenylenediamine (PPD), (which can also cause blindness), also bezenediamine dihydrochloride, and aminonline dihydrochloride. Additional list of toxic chemicals in hair dye¹:  

Resorcinol receives a rating of 8 (out of 10) for hazard at the Cosmetics Safety Database. It is classified by the European Union as harmful, irritant to eyes and skin and dangerous for the environment.  

Ammonia is less toxic than resorcinol but is an irritant to the skin, eyes and respiratory system, and can cause asthma and breathing difficulties.  

Persulfates: Sodium, potassium and ammonium sulfates are present in hair dyes and bleaches, and are used in concentrations of up to 60%. However, concentrations of only 17.5% have been shown to irritate skin, and persulfates are also toxic when the fumes are inhaled, causing asthma and lung damage (Pang and Fiume, 2001).  

Hydrogen peroxide is used in hair bleaches. It is corrosive, and has been banned from cosmetic use in Japan and restricted in Canada. Animal studies have shown it has toxic effects on the nervous system, respiratory and digestive systems at low doses (1974). Other studies on animals have also shown that hydrogen peroxide can damage DNA, possibly leading to cancer.

Lead acetate is present in some hair coloring products used for gradual darkening, and is another potentially toxic chemical. Lead has well-known damaging effects on the brain and nervous system.  

4-ABP has been linked to development of cancer.

List of Hair Dye Substances Banned in Europe

It’s extremely important to read the labels of hair dye products. The European Commission² banned many toxic chemicals commonly used in hair dye products (in the USA). Please refer to the list of 179 banned hair dye substances³ below and make sure you keep safe from toxic chemicals.

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Use an all-natural plant-based hair color dye to promote natural beauty. Fortunately, a nontoxic alternative to synthetic hair colorants does exist: Lustrous Henna ® 100% Natural Hair Dye.

¹ Hair Dye Dangers ² Hair Dye Products -European Commission ³ List of 179 Banned Hair Dye Substances
 
 
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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Hair Dye “Chemical Overload” Affecting You?

Avoid- Allergic-Hair-Dye-Reaction.Hair Dye and Chemicals

Hair salon and consumer hair coloring formulas use a high number of toxic chemicals in their formulas. In one analysis of popular brands and formulations, Consumer Reports found nearly 20 different ingredients that were classified as potential human carcinogens “Conventional dyes contain high level of toxic chemicals that can be absorbed through the scalp, where there is a rich blood supply. Then these chemicals circulate throughout your body, where they can be stored in the tissues and cause adverse health effects," says Marianne Marchese, ND, who practices natural medicine at a Woman's Time Clinic in Portland, Oregon.

A recent study conducted at Yale University found a link between permanent hair dye and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. One study for example, suggested that woman over the age of 50 who have used permanent hair dyes for ten or more years have an increased risk of breast cancer. Yet another discovered that users of permanent hair dyes are 2:1 times more likely to have bladder cancer. Other studies have linked the use of hair dyes to allergic contact dermatitis and skin disorders like eczema and to far more serious diseases like leukemia and ovarian cancer.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis

The number of hair stylists, clients and consumers using home hair dye kits who suffer from allergic contact dermatitis is on the increase. Allergic contact dermatitis is a serious warning sign that hair dye “chemical overload” is affecting you.  

Dermatologists in New Zealand have documented extensive studies pertaining to hair dye use and allergic contact dermatitis. 

For photos and further details, read: Allergy to Paraphenylenediamine.

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Dear Syed,  

I, Dr.Bhagwan Bang, a pediatrician who had extensive allergic reaction with color dye. While reading about allergic reaction to chemical in Annual of Pediatrics, published by North Western College of medicine Chicago, I came to know about your product and is extremely pleased to say that it was wonderful. I never had reaction with LUSTROUS HENNA of yours. I have no hesitation in recommending to anybody.  

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Natural Highlights Love the Golden Benefits of Cassia Obovata

www.sababotanical.comNatural highlights of hair color like ash blonde hair or other lighter hair shades can be made radiant with Cassia Obovata. Cassia Obovata is a green powder like henna, but unlike henna it does not deposit any color if left on for short time periods. Cassia Obovata is an excellent conditioning herb, also known to help with the hair loss. Cassia Obovata can be mixed with other herbs as Amla, Shikakai for conditioning and other health benefits to hair and scalp.

According to Wikipedia, “Another Senna, Senna italic a ssp. italic a (= Cassia obovata), often called "neutral henna", is used as a hair treatment with effects similar to henna but without the red color. The active component is an anthraquinone derivative called chrysophanic acid. It adds a slight yellow color.”  

The yellow color is left when the Cassia Obovata (Senna) made into a paste and is left on the hair for long periods of time. That why various shades of blonde hair, like ash blonde hair and golden hair gain beautiful natural highlights.  

Cassia Obovata (Senna) will naturally condition all textures of hair, adding luster and supple definition. It is also known to improve scalp condition and eliminates dandruff. If you have is ash blonde hair, golden blonde or gray hair, it will brighten and add golden hues and natural highlights (depending on length of time the paste left on your hair). If you have dark hair color, it will not lighten your hair, but you will still reap the deep conditioning benefits found in pure Cassia Obovata (Senna). Cassia Obovata is also safe to use on relaxed, bleached or dyed hair.

Cassia Obovata is REALLY Cassia Obovata –Not “Neutral Henna

Cassia Obovata is also called Senna (Senna Obovata). There are over 400 species of the Cassia Obovata plant. The ground powder is made from harvested, dried leaves of the Cassia Obovata plant. Although it has various medicinal uses, this powder is often used to condition, thicken, define natural highlights and color the hair. Lighter hair color like ash blonde hair, golden hair and others naturally benefit from this plant.

lawsonia_inermis_henna_plant_cassia_obovata _senna_obovata_plant_comparison-www.sababotanical.comAbout the Misnomer: “Neutral Henna”

Look at the 2 pictures to the left of this sentence. The image on the left is a drawing of the Henna plant. The image on the right is a drawing of the Cassia Obovata plant. Quite a difference, don't you agree?  

Cassia Obovata or Senna is an herb that is frequently marketed by several companies as “Neutral Henna”. Of course this questionable marketing practice causes much confusion to the consumer. As noted above, Cassia Obovata has a number of beneficial properties that help condition and soften the hair. However pure Cassia Obovata is not Henna or made from the Henna plant as is the case with a genuine “Neutral Henna” powder mixture.  

The staining and conditioning properties of Cassia Obovata or Senna (similar to Henna staining and conditioning) might be one of the reasons it is often marketed as “neutral henna”.  

Please Don’t Get Confused:

Genuine “Neutral Henna” from Saba Botanical of USA is not Cassia Obovata (Senna) –or vice versa.

Be assured that, when you buy Cassia Obovata (Senna) from Saba Botanical of USA, it is called: "Cassia Obovata" (Senna). It is not called, “Neutral Henna”. Saba Botanical’s “Neutral Henna” is called: Lustrous Henna® Neutral.  

Lustrous Henna® Neutral does not contain Cassia Obovata (Senna), but is in fact made from the stems of the Henna plant. (First ingredient: Lawsonia Inermis). This is combined with other beneficial plants and herbs that also promote healthy hair conditioning and growth.  

As you might have noticed above, there is no “neutral henna plant”. At Saba Botanical of USA, “Neutral Henna” is a natural powder mixed from the henna plant, along with other naturally beneficial botanical ingredients

The ingredients of Lustrous Henna ® Neutral sold by Saba Botanical of USA are as follows:  

Lawsonia Inermis, Aloe Vera, Bacopa monnieri, Eclipta alba, Accacia concinna, Punica granatum.  

Therefore, if you have lighter hair color (ash blonde hair, golden blonde, etc.) or darker hair and want both pure all-natural Cassia Obovata (Pure Senna) and genuine Neutral Henna to improve the condition of your hair, buy them from a reputable source:Saba Botanical of USA.
 
For More Information on Cassia Obovata, read the following article:

How to Mix: Cassia Obovata (Senna Leaves Powder) by Saba Botanical of USA

 
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Body Art or Henna Hair Color, BAQ Henna by Saba Botanical.

Henna Foot in Morrocco. www.sababotanical.comBody Art or Bridal Art

Body art quality henna is proven to be excellent for permanent stain, due to the extremely high sifting and higher dye content needed for finer body art and bridal art application–sold for this purpose in countries outside the United States.  

On hands and feet body art, reddish brown color will be produced. For bellies, arms and legs, expect light to medium reddish brown color. Please note that the FDA has not approved henna for direct application to the skin. It is unconditionally approved as a hair dye, and can only be imported for that purpose.*

1877. Daydream by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a portrait of actress Jeanne Samary showing the fashion for henna-coloured hair in 19th century Europe.Body Art Quality (BAQ) Henna Hair Dye by Saba Botanical of USA.

If you prefer to use the ancient, traditional method of henna hair dye application, as well as higher dye content henna for body art and other formulations, Saba Botanical of USA provides pure, body art quality henna (Lawsonia Inermis).

Where BAQ Henna is Grown

This 100% natural, pure henna is grown in Rajasthan, India. Rajasthani henna is widely acclaimed as the source of the world’s best henna, being farmed and produced for generations. When the henna leaves are processed, the henna is tediously examined and finely sifted to maintain high quality. It’s then packaged in air-tight plastic bags and again sealed in foil packaging to protect and ensure freshness; also to protect from light and moisture.  

Using BAQ Henna to Color Hair
  • This body art quality henna is contains no other herbs. It’s entirely safe to use on hair.
  • The highly sifted body art quality henna makes it easy apply and to rinse out hair.
  • Body art quality henna permanently dyes the hair, as well as covers gray hair. Over time, it will darken and not fade out. If used by itself, your hair color will be bright coppery red on light hair or darker hair can be varying shade of reds: from reddish brown, auburn to deep copper tone depending on usage and original hair color.
  • If body art quality henna is properly mixed with indigo, it will produce a jet black hair color.**

No Worries Using BAQ Henna to Cover Chemical Hair Dye

Yes. You can use 100% pure body art quality henna over a commercial hair dye or chemical residue in hair. There are no added chemical dyes or metallic salts in our body art quality henna. It is 100% pure and contains no other ingredient. So you should have no worries about dangerous allergic reaction from a chemical dye. No worries about ingredients that will risk your health.  

Saba Botanical of USA sells pure, body art quality henna (Lawsonia Inermis). Sold in 100 gm. packages, currently $3.99 each.  

*See: FDA regulation.

 **Method(s) discussed in upcoming article.

 
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

A Gray Hair Dye Alternative for Men -Conditions Hair Naturally.

A Gray Hair Alternative for Men. www.sababotanical.comMen, Stop Risking Your Health with Progressive Hair Dye

Many men use progressive hair dye because they're unaware of a safer, natural hair dye alternative to color gray hair. Progressive chemical dyes and hair color formulas have been targeted at men for decades to cover their gray hair. These change the gray hair color gradually. Due to allergic reaction to harmful chemicals, did you know that Grecian Formula was banned in Canada and European countries because it contained lead acetate at the time? It is still sold and approved for use in the United States to color gray hair, but it must carry a warning label about the lead acetate in the product marketed in the states. Why risk potential allergic reaction?  

Permanent and semi-permanent synthetic dyes usually contain extremely harmful and toxic chemicals like P-Phenylenediamine (PPD), ammonia, peroxide, lead acetate and a slew of others that can cause damage to the natural hair shaft. They also have caused severe allergic reaction on the scalp, neck and face of several dermatologists’ patients. Growing allergic reaction is one of the reasons dermatologists recommend a using natural hair dye to color hair such as a henna hair dye.

Natural Hair Dye is Safer than Chemical Dyes

Men, there is no need to take risks with your health or natural hair color. Use a natural hair dye: 100% natural henna hair dye. The only natural vegetable hair dye approved by the FDA is: 100% natural henna hair dye. Don't take risks with your health: use all natural henna hair color -to cover gray hair and to get back your natural hair color.  

Lustrous Henna ® hair dye is non-toxic, completely safe and 100% natural hair dye. It’s pure henna extract in powder form combined with the extract of other plants that are well known for their hair treatment benefits. It has a very quick dye release and is very simple to apply. It comes in various shades and has been praised by several satisfied male users. In fact, the creator of Lustrous Henna® hair dye, Syed Abbas, is male and uses it to cover his gray, too.

Benefits of Lustrous HennHair Dye

  • Both for men and women.
  • PPD free, No Ammonia, No Peroxide.
  • Blocks UV so your hair doesn't become sun damage
  • Strengthens your natural hair so it won't get split ends
  • Makes your hair glossy and shin
  • Will give you most natural look.
  • Adheres to the hair beautifully
  • Looks more like your natural color
  • Since color fade gradually, do not create ugly white/gray lines with growth.
  • Conditions and protects your hair, instead of stripping your hair from the natural protein it needs to stay healthy and grow
  • Does not penetrate in the hair shaft to cause them to dry, and become lifeless and brittle.
  • Covers any other color as it coats the hair.
  • Colors and contain herbs that have therapeutic values, will heal not hurt, as opposed to chemical-based dyes that have known to cause cancer and severe damage to vital organs as they penetrate into the skin.
  • Lustrous Henna® contains herbs that are known to prevent hair loss, herbs that are known for anti-dandruff properties and to improve overall health of your hair
  • Beautifying qualities of henna have been established and admired for thousands of years. Famous beauties as Cleopatra and Nefertiti have beautified their skin and hair with henna.
  • Allergic reaction to pure henna is extremely rare.
Ron loves Lustrous Henna from Saba Botanical of USA.Ron loves using 100% Natural Lustrous Henna® to cover his gray hair.
 
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Hair Growth: A Review of Natural Products that Add Inches to Hair

Healthy Hair GrowthHair Growth Botanicals that Stop Hair Fall

Shikakai (Fruit for Hair), Acacia Concinna

Shikakai (Acacia Concinna) is a small shrub-like tree which is grown in dry plains of Indian-sub continent. For centuries the people who have had access to this tree have used its pod-like fruit to clean their hair. They collect, dry and grind this pod into a powder which is considered a superior cleanser for "lustrous long hair" and has been reported as "promoting hair growth and preventing dandruff". Because of these benefits this pod was named "Shikakai" which translated as, "fruit for hair". The grinded powder or an extract of this pod is used in many hair care preparations, such as hair oils, shampoo and conditioners.

Soapnut (Reetha Fruit), Spindus Mukorossi
Indian name Reetha fruit is also called soapnut, as it contains natural soap. Beside excellent cleansing properties, it is known to keep hair and skin soft. From the ancient days until now in some parts of the world people make liquid soap, by simply grinding and soaking the fruit overnight. The seed of the fruit contains precious oil. The extract is made by grinding the seed and the pulp to use in shampoo.

Amla (Amla Fruit), Phyllanthus Emblica

Amla is wonderful cleansing agent for both the skin and hair. It imparts luster to hair and protects from dandruff, also helps prevent premature graying. It stimulates growth of hair on the scalp, and strengthens the hair roots. Amla in natural shampoo does not deposit any color on the hair and can be used by everyone alike. Amla helps replace the nourishment lost by hair gels, chemical hair color and hair spray. Amla is also an ingredient in natural medicines and tonics, since it is extremely rich in vitamin C.

Bhringraj, Eclipta Alba

Bhringraj herb is an Ayurvedic and Yunani medicine. The extract obtained from the plant is used for medicinal purposes, and also known to be very beneficial to the skin and hair, with great conditioning properties.

Fenugreek, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum

Fenugreek seeds contain essential oil. In the essential oil, 40 different valuable compounds are found. Extract is used in cosmetic preparations. Years ago, people used to soak fenugreek seeds overnight, in the morning grind them into fine paste and apply them to the scalp for half hour for scalp treatment and removal of dandruff. The hair was then washed with Soapnut solution

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel comes from the aloe plant, native to Africa, is also known as lily of the desert, the plant of immortality and medicine plant. The medicinal and healing properties of aloe vera gel have been known to man for over 4000 years. Aloe vera gel is excellent for improving overall condition of hair and to stop hair fall and promote growth. Aloe vera gel is a beneficial ingredient in natural shampoo and conditioners, too.

Jojoba Oil

Crushed from the seed of a shrub (Simmondsia Chinesis) from the sonoran Desert of Southern California.. Jojoba oil is odorless and absorbs deep into the skin, resulting in a smooth satin appearance. It is also beneficial for healthy scalp care.

Lustrous Henna Shampoo-Powder promotes Healthy Hair Growth. Stop Hair Fall.Did you know that the above botanicals that stop hair fall and promote hair growth are contained in many of the natural shampoos, conditioners and herbal powder mixes from Saba Botanical of USA?

Check out the ingredient labels of Lustrous Henna® All-Natural Hair Color Dye and Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder , as well as other products. Saba Botanical also sells individual packages of most of the above plant powders that are known to stop hair fall and promote hair growth.

If you continue, you should add at least 6 inches of hair growth in a year, since hair normally grows on average of about a half an inch per month. The key is to learn how to properly care for your hair by stopping hair fall and use the products at Saba Botanical of USA to promote healthy hair growth.


Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)
©2012-2014. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.