What are the ingredients in Golecha henna?

Authentic Golecha henna is made from natural henna leaf powder (Lawsonia inermis) and water, with small amounts of additional ingredients to support fragrance, consistency, and color development. The full ingredient list for any specific product is available on request. Golecha henna is PPD-free, ammonia-free, and halal-certified, and does not contain any banned or restricted ingredients.

Does Golecha henna have PPD?

No. Authentic Golecha henna is PPD-free. PPD (para-phenylenediamine) is the chemical responsible for chemical burns from 'black henna' — Golecha does not use it.

Does Golecha henna have ammonia?

No. Authentic Golecha henna is ammonia-free.

Is Golecha henna halal?

Yes. Authentic Golecha henna is halal-certified.

Golecha henna ingredients — full transparency

This page lists what goes into authentic Golecha henna, with an explanation of why each ingredient is there. We publish this because transparency is the best defence against counterfeit product.

The full ingredient list

1. Henna leaf powder (Lawsonia inermis)

The main ingredient. Milled from the leaves of the Lawsonia inermis shrub, which is grown commercially in Rajasthan (especially around Sojat) and other parts of India. The lawsone molecule in henna leaf is what binds to keratin in your skin and produces the reddish-brown stain.

Golecha sources henna leaf from established Rajasthani growers. Sourcing details are available on request to commercial buyers.

2. Water

Water, used to mix the powder into a paste.

3. Essential oils (for fragrance)

Small amounts of essential oils are added to the paste for fragrance. The specific oils used vary by product line.

4. Other supporting ingredients

Depending on the product and the shade, the formulation may also include small amounts of sugar or sucrose (to improve paste consistency and adhesion to the skin) and other approved ingredients that support color development and stability.

If you’d like the complete ingredient list for a specific product, email info@golechanaturals.com with the product name or batch number, and we’ll send it to you.

What is NOT in authentic Golecha henna

Ingredient	Why Golecha doesn’t use it
PPD (para-phenylenediamine)	The chemical responsible for the “instant dark stain” of black henna and for most reported chemical burns. Golecha formulations are PPD-free.
Ammonia	Used by some manufacturers to speed up stain development. Golecha formulations are ammonia-free.
Banned or restricted ingredients	Golecha does not use any banned or restricted ingredients. All ingredients in our formulations comply with applicable cosmetics regulations.
Lead compounds	Sometimes used in very cheap “instant” henna to darken the stain. Golecha does not use lead compounds.

How to verify a Golecha ingredient list

Every batch of authentic Golecha henna carries:

A batch or lot number printed on the cone, tube, or box (the exact format varies by product)
A Golecha Naturals Pvt Ltd (or Golecha Herbals Unlimited) address on the packaging. The exact address shown depends on the product and market — if you want to verify the address on a specific product, email a photo to info@golechanaturals.com and we’ll confirm it within 24 hours.

If either of these is missing, the product is not authentic Golecha. Report suspected counterfeits to info@golechanaturals.com.

Want a Certificate of Analysis?

We provide COAs (Certificates of Analysis) for our products on request. Commercial buyers and regulatory agencies can request a COA by emailing info@golechanaturals.com with the batch number.