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Earth Henna Earth Jagua Tattoo Kit, Black
Black temporary tattoo kitLasts 1 to 2 weeksBlue-black stain28 reusable stencilsNo PPD
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Buyer question · Temporary tattoos
How long does a jagua temporary tattoo last?
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Short answer
About one to two weeks. Earth Henna says a jagua tattoo from its kit lasts 10 days to two weeks before it disappears completely; the kit box says 7 to 12 days. It takes 24 to 48 hours to darken to full blue-black, then fades as your skin renews. Chlorine, saunas and scrubbing make it fade faster.
At a glance
Best for
- Trying a tattoo design before committing
- Festivals, holidays and events where you want a real-looking black tattoo
- Dark skin, which Earth Henna says jagua shows up on well
Skip it if
- You need it gone fast: there is no quick way to remove it
- You have fruit sensitivities and won't patch-test first
- You expect it to look black right away: it develops over 1 to 2 days
What we like
- Looks like real ink for one to two weeks
- No PPD, unlike so-called black henna
- Stencils included, so no drawing skill needed
- Enough gel for many designs
Good to know
- Can't be washed off quickly once it develops
- Needs a patch test and a few hours of waiting first
- The design darkens over a day or two, not right away
What decides how long it lasts
It stains the top layer of skin
Jagua is a fruit juice that stains skin blue-black. Earth Henna says the tattoo fades gradually as skin exfoliates, then disappears completely, which is why it lasts days, not months.
Placement matters
Earth Henna says the stain is darkest on hands and feet.
Care makes the difference
Chlorinated pools make jagua fade more quickly, and Earth Henna says to avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, skin scrubs and household cleaners on the area. Pat it dry; don't scrub.
Full color takes a day or two
Earth Henna says the color fully develops 24 to 48 hours after you remove the gel, so the tattoo looks lighter at first and then darkens.
How to use it
- Patch-test first: put a little on your skin for 2 to 3 hours, rinse it off, then wait 4 to 5 hours.
- Start with clean, dry skin with no lotion.
- Mix the kit: squeeze the base gel into the cone, dissolve the freeze-dried jagua in the bottle with water, pour it in, and massage until smooth.
- Fill the applicator bottle from the cone and fit the fine tip.
- Apply your stencil, then trace the design by gently squeezing the bottle. Wipe smudges right away with a cotton swab.
- Leave the gel on for about 2 hours, then remove it.
- Remove the gel before bed; for the first night, cover the area with tissue and tape to protect your sheets.
- Wait 24 to 48 hours for the full blue-black color to develop.
Condensed from Earth Henna's own directions and FAQ.
Use it with
- Petroleum jelly. Earth Henna suggests a layer over the tattoo before swimming or showering to help it last.
- Baby oil, or soap and a washcloth. Earth Henna says these fade it faster when you want it gone, though it still takes a few days.
Key details
- Lasts
- 10 days to 2 weeks (website); 7 to 12 days (box)
- Color
- Blue-black, develops over 24 to 48 hours
- Kit
- 9 g jagua base gel, freeze-dried jagua juice, 4 g eucalyptus oil, dropper and cone, fine-tip applicator bottle, 28 reusable stencils, flat toothpicks
- Makes
- 15 to 20 tattoos (website); 10 to 15 designs (box)
- Free of
- PPD; contains no henna
- Mixed gel keeps
- 2 to 3 months in the refrigerator
Earth Henna sells a Classic and a Premium kit; this page describes the Classic Black kit.
From the maker
Allergic reactions to natural products are not uncommon. If you are taking medications or have known allergies, consult your doctor before using Earth Jagua gel.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes; if this happens, flush with plenty of water and consult your doctor.
Jagua stains skin very quickly. If you get it on your hands while applying, wash it off immediately.
Questions buyers ask
How long does a jagua tattoo last?
Earth Henna says 10 days to two weeks; the kit box says 7 to 12 days. Two bloggers quoted by the maker report around 12 days and around two weeks.
Why does it look light at first?
The color develops over 24 to 48 hours after you take the gel off.
How can I make it last longer?
Avoid chlorinated pools, hot tubs, saunas, scrubs and exfoliants. Pat it dry instead of rubbing, and put petroleum jelly over it before swimming or showering.
How do I remove it early?
There's no quick fix. Earth Henna says rubbing gently with soap and a washcloth, or with baby oil, speeds fading, but it still takes a few days.
Is it the same as black henna?
No. Earth Henna says jagua contains no henna and no PPD, the chemical found in some so-called black henna.
Will it stain clothes?
Earth Henna says it doesn't permanently stain clothing or furniture, but cover it the first night to protect your sheets.
The bottom line
Expect a jagua tattoo to last about one to two weeks, darkest on hands and feet, and longest if you keep it away from chlorine and scrubbing. Earth Henna's kit has everything you need, including stencils, so you don't have to draw it freehand.
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Smoov Discovery wrote this page from Earth Henna's own product information, directions and FAQ, and from blog quotes Earth Henna publishes on its site, listed below. We did not test the product ourselves. Nothing here comes from Amazon.
Sources
- Earth Henna: Earth Jagua Classic Kit
- Earth Henna: About jagua
- Earth Henna: Earth Jagua FAQs
- Earth Henna blog: jagua FAQ
- Earth Henna: press page
Photos: Earth Henna (earthhenna.com).
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