Red Henna Powder – Wildcrafted Lawsonia inermis | Natural Dye for Hair, Skin, Fabric & Art | Packaged in Reusable Glass Milk Bottle

Red Henna Powder – Wildcrafted Lawsonia inermis | Natural Dye for Hair, Skin, Fabric & Art | Packaged in Reusable Glass Milk Bottle

A time-honored botanical dye with deep roots in beauty and tradition—this wildcrafted red henna is pure, potent, and beautifully presented in a glass milk bottle you’ll want to keep.

Herbal Overview

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) has been used for centuries as a natural dye for skin, hair, and textiles, offering a deep brick-red to auburn tone depending on how it's prepared and applied. Our wildcrafted red henna powder is sourced from North Africa, finely sifted, and completely free of any additives, metallic salts, or synthetic colorants.

It comes to you in a sturdy, reusable 1.5 oz glass milk bottle, a nod to old apothecary and general store packaging, perfect for gifting or keeping on a creative shelf.

This is true henna powder, simple, effective, and versatile. From natural hair color and conditioning treatments to skin art, botanical dyeing, and even crafting ink or paper staining, henna is a plant with many talents.

Botanical Profile

Botanical Name: Lawsonia inermis
Plant Family: Lythraceae
Status: Wildcrafted
Origin: North Africa
Caffeine Content: N/A
Herbal Actions: Natural dye, antimicrobial, cooling (when applied topically)

Suggested Uses

– Hair Dye: Mix with lemon juice or strong tea for a rich red tone and conditioning benefits
– Body Art: Create natural henna paste for temporary skin decoration
– Fabric Dyeing: Use as a plant-based textile dye for cotton, silk, or wool
– Ink Making: Mix with water and clove for staining papers or parchment
– Foot Soak Powder: Add a teaspoon to warm water for a softening, mineral-rich soak
– Natural Stain for Handmade Paper: Add a wash of earthy red to pressed papers or journal pages

How to Use

To create henna paste:
– Mix powder with lemon juice, strong tea, or water until the texture resembles yogurt
– Add a few drops of essential oil (lavender, cajeput, or tea tree are traditional)
– Let rest for 6–12 hours for dye release
– Use immediately. Paste is not shelf-stable once liquids are added
– Discard unused portions after one week (it will lose potency)

Packaging Details

Each order includes 1.5 ounces of red henna powder tucked inside a thick, reusable glass milk bottle with a twist cap and rustic kraft label.

A charming and eco-friendly presentation, ideal for gifting to creative friends, herbalists, and anyone looking to explore traditional, natural living.

Stillroom Notes

We chose to offer this in a glass milk bottle because it just feels right—beautiful on a shelf, easy to store, and aligned with the long tradition of natural dyeing and folk artistry. Whether you're dyeing a linen sachet, giving your hair an earthy tint, or simply experimenting with handmade ink, henna reminds us that some of the oldest tools are still the most powerful.