The henna tattoo is something that has become popular over the years and not just with Indians but with people from any country. The henna tattoo can be seen by anyone who wants one these days. With the popularity of the henna tattoo, a lot of people are asking, "How do I get rid of it once I want it gone?" This is a valid question because while the tattoo is not permanent, it is not as easily removed as a temporary tattoo that children often receive. Why is the henna tattoo a bit more permanent? Well, this is because of what happens during the henna tattoo process.
When getting a henna tattoo, what you are getting on your skin is actually the dye that is drawn from the henna plant, often mixed with a coloring agent for design, and then applied to your skin with a tool or even freehand. Once the henna ink is applied to your skin via whatever means, it then soaks into the epidermis layer of skin, or the top layer of skin that we see and feel everyday. Because it soaks its way into the top layer of skin, it is harder to get rid of since you can't just get rid of your skin. The henna ink typically last two to three weeks, usually only two.
There is a way, however, to get rid of the ink in your epidermis. The process to get rid of the ink is sort of like the dermabrasion tattoo removal procedure for real tattoos. In case you are not familiar with this method, it is when, essentially, you scrub your skin until the tattoo is gone. But since the henna tattoo is not as serious, neither is this removal method.
To get rid of the henna tattoo, what you have to do for step one is take a shower. Everyday, take your shower, morning or night, whatever you prefer, and just do your daily routine. However, while taking your shower, use a loofah or something like a loofah. What you want to do is use the loofah but make sure to rub the spot(s) containing the henna ink. This will be a slow tattoo removal process but will be an essential part of it.
The second step of the henna tattoo removal process is get some salt water. What you do is get a cup and fill it with one part salt to one part water. Once you have done that, take a gauze pad and soak it in the solution. Once the gauze pad is saturated with the saltwater solution, lay it on the henna ink spot for a good 20 minutes. Just rest during this time, watch TV or something. Once the 20 minutes are up, remove the gauze pad and then rinse the area. Do this process 2-3 times a day. Doing this process 2-3 times a day will help speed up the process of removing the henna tattoo.
Step three for removing the henna tattoo is to soak a cotton ball in hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide can be found at any store like Walmart, Walgreens, Target, etc. Ask a store clerk if you can't find it but it should be near the medical stuff like band-aids, etc. Once the cotton ball is saturated in the hydrogen peroxide, rub the henna ink with the cotton ball until the ink is gone. This can take a few minutes, by that I mean several, but will remove the ink.
The fourth step for removing the henna tattoo is mix one part lemon juice, one part dish soap, and one part baking soda in a mixing bowl. Then take a clean washcloth and soak it in the solution. Once it is soaked, scrub the remains of the henna ink with the washcloth until are traces of the tattoo are gone.
So while it was fun getting the henna tattoo, now you can safely and effectively remove the tattoo. As a laser tattoo removal studio in Chicago, we know all about tattoo removal. We use the R20 procedure for tattoos and we also give free consultations!
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