Box of 12 Neeta henna cones, fresh 07/2026 – natural brown paste for henna tattoos

Who is the box of 12 Neeta cones for?

The box contains 12 cones of ready-to-use henna paste, 25 g each. It needs no mixing and gives a brown colour on the skin. Used as directed, it is safe on the skin.

The box is meant for regular use. It is a good fit if you do henna designs often, run workshops or decorate a larger group of people at once – at events or parties, for example. The cones come in the manufacturer's box of 12.

In this box the price per cone is at its lowest, and one box lasts a long time. If you need less, there is also a box of 4 cones and a single cone. You will find other henna pastes and brands in the henna tattoo cones section.

Why choose Neeta henna?

Composition: Lawsonia inermis and essential oil

Aqua, Henna, Benzyl Alcohol, Terpineol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum.

The base of the paste is henna, or Lawsonia inermis, and all of the colour comes from it. Clove bud oil (Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil) is a common ingredient in traditional mehndi pastes. Xanthan gum and cellulose gum adjust the consistency, while benzyl alcohol and terpineol affect shelf life and scent. There are no synthetic dyes at all.

Important: brown shades only

Natural henna colours the skin only in brown and dark brown shades. Other shades come from coloured tattoo pastes, where the colour is a cosmetic dye.

How the colour develops: from orange to dark brown

Right after the paste is removed, the design looks light orange. Over about a day the colour develops and darkens to brown. On the palms and the soles of the feet the shade is usually strongest, because the skin takes up the dye best there.

The scent comes from clove oil

Clove oil and terpineol give the paste a warm, slightly spicy scent. It is noticeable but not strong.

How to make a henna tattoo – step by step

1. Prepare the skin: wash the area with soap and water, with a light scrub if needed, and dry it well. Do not use creams or oils right before application.
2. Open the cone: at the tip of the cone there is a small plastic ball attached to a thin pin. Pull the ball gently to remove the pin. Then knead the cone between your fingers for a few seconds so the paste softens. Squeeze a little paste onto kitchen paper first: the part near the tip may be drier or lumpy, and after that the paste comes out evenly.
3. Draw the design: hold the cone in a comfortable position and squeeze with steady pressure. Do not touch the design while the paste is still wet – it will smudge.
4. Let it dry: the paste usually dries in about 30 minutes – thick lines more slowly than thin ones. For a stronger colour you can leave the henna paste on the skin for longer, so more dye has time to transfer.
5. Dampen the paste lightly (optional): if you decide to keep the paste on longer, dab a few drops of lemon and sugar solution onto it. Dampening slows the drying, so the paste releases dye into the skin for longer. The shade may turn out deeper this way. This is a traditional Indian method and entirely optional – the colour develops without it too.
6. Remove the paste: when you have kept the paste on as long as you want, scrape it off gently. Do not rinse the skin with water during the first few hours.
7. Finish with essential oil (optional): you can apply a few drops of eucalyptus, lavender or tea tree oil to the finished design. The shade may intensify slightly.

Before you use it for the first time

Try the paste on a small area of skin first: apply some to an inconspicuous spot, leave it on for 15–20 minutes and rinse. If no redness or irritation appears within a day, you can use the paste normally.

Even natural henna paste can cause a skin reaction in some people, especially if the skin is sensitive or reacts to essential oils or preservatives. Do not use it on irritated, broken or freshly shaved skin, and keep the paste away from the eyes and mucous membranes.

How to make the design last longer

• Avoid water at first: keep the area as dry as possible for 8–12 hours after removing the paste, so the brown shade has time to develop.
• Lasts about a week: the exact time depends on your skin type, daily friction and how often the area is in water.
• Wash gently: scrubs, rough sponges and hard rubbing make the design fade faster. Use a mild soap.

Frequently asked questions

How much does one cone cover?

One 25 g cone gives about 5–10 simple, medium-sized designs. The exact number depends on the size of the designs and the thickness of the lines.

How long does a henna tattoo with Neeta last?

About a week, but there is no fixed time: henna dye colours only the outermost layers of the skin and fades as skin cells renew. On the palms and soles the skin is thicker, so the design lasts longer. On the neck, back and arms it fades faster.

Why is the design orange at first?

This is normal for natural henna and not a fault in the product. The dye oxidises gradually in contact with air and the warmth of the skin, and reaching the final brown shade usually takes about a day.

How long does the henna paste keep?

The cones keep for 12 months from the production date when stored cool and away from light. The dye does weaken gradually over time, though: a fresh paste has more of it left, so the colour usually turns out deeper and more even.

How does Neeta differ from Kaveri henna?

Both are Indian natural brown henna pastes, and both are used ready-to-use from the cone. There is little practical difference – choose the brand you prefer.

How do you reuse an opened cone?

An opened cone can be used several times. Before the next design, squeeze a little paste onto kitchen paper: the paste left in the tip may have stiffened during the break.

How should unopened cones be stored?

Store the cones in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Open only the cone you intend to use – unopened ones keep their properties better.

Does Neeta henna contain PPD?

It does not. Neeta is natural henna, where the colour comes from henna powder (Lawsonia inermis). The ingredients are listed above.