removing henna (mendhi)

How to Remove the Henna Stain

There is no way to remove this stain, it must simply wear away. The henna dye molecule soaks into and stains the top layers of your skin cells. Everyday new skin cells move to the surface replacing older cells including those that are stained with your henna design. Unfortunately, you must wait for your bodies natural processes and normal wear and tear on your design for it to fade completely.

There are things you can do to speed along the demise of a henna stain. These include soaking in the shower or bath, and scrubbing or exfoliating the skin. Chlorine can help to remove the stain as well so a dip in the pool may speed up the fading process.

Some chemical agents may remove some of the stain as well. These include hair straightener, contact solution, or a weak solution of bleach and water. These are very harsh on your skin and NOT RECOMMENDED as removal methods.