🍂 HENNA – Lawsonia inermis
Origin: Middle East, India, and North Africa.
Main compounds: Lawsone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), tannins, and mucilages.
Hair benefits:
• Naturally colors the hair fiber by depositing lawsone molecules that bind to keratin.
• Strengthens the strand, adds volume, and helps prevent breakage.
• Has antimicrobial and antifungal effects on the scalp.
Scientific evidence:
Dermatological studies (Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017) demonstrated that lawsone has antioxidant and keratin-affinitive activity, explaining its strengthening and protective effects.
đź’« Ideal for:
Fine or fragile hair.
Covering gray hair naturally.
Achieving soft, long-lasting natural tones.