Jagua Tattoos: Beautiful, Natural, and Long-Lasting Body Art

 

Looking for unique and stunning body art services at your event? Jagua tattoos by Faces by Franchesca offer the perfect blend of beauty and tradition. Made from the natural juice of the Genipa americana fruit, jagua tattoos are a safe, non-permanent alternative to traditional ink tattoos. These intricate designs appear in a rich, blue-black hue, resembling a real tattoo, and last up to two weeks.

What You Need to Know About Our Evansville Jagua Tattoo Services

Jagua, pronounced “YAH-gwa” creates a beautiful blue-black stain similar to that of a real tattoo and much darker than henna. All-Natural Jagua is NOT the same as “black henna” (which often contains unsafe chemical dyes)!

Traditional Jagua is the oxidized stain from the juice of a tropical fruit. Jagua has been used for over 2000 years, mostly in South America where it is still used as an edible fruit and ceremonial stain by indigenous tribes. It is now becoming more popular around the world, though not as well-known as henna.

  • All-natural, skin-safe, plant-based jelly
  • Applied freehand using a squeeze bottle with special applicator tip
  • Must dry for 20-30 minutes or it will smear! Therefore not suitable for very young children.
  • Stain takes 24-48 hours to develop
  • Stain may be very faint or invisible at first, but don’t worry! It will slowly oxidize and darken. The design will look its best the next day.
  • The same placement rules apply as for henna – where your skin is more absorbent, you will get a darker stain – such as your hands, feet, forearms, and ankles. Upper arms and back will also stain with jagua, unlike henna.
  • Lasts 1-2 weeks and on average 2-4 days longer than henna

Aftercare:

  • Be VERY careful while the gel is drying or you will have a smeared stain!
  • Once it’s dry, leave the gel on for up to 4 hours. There is no benefit to leaving it on for longer.
  • If any dried gel remains on the skin, wash it off with soap and water before bedtime as it will stain your sheets.
  • If you peel or wash off the gel and notice nothing is behind, don’t worry! Your stain will slowly oxidize over 12-24 hours.
  • Once the stain has developed, care for it the same as henna: oil before shower, protect with sunscreen.

Ingredients:

  • 100% Genipa Americana Fruit Juice
  • Xanthan Gum (a thickener)
  • Organic Lavender Essential Oil

Removal:

  • Like henna, Jagua is very difficult to remove once applied. Your best bet is just to cover it with make-up or clothing, though the stain may be weakened by exfoliating the skin, scrubbing with baking soda, or soaking with hydrogen peroxide.

Try before you Buy (permanent ink):

  • Jagua is a great way to test out ideas if you are thinking about getting a real tattoo, since it looks very similar to black tattoo ink on your skin!
  • If you are not booking a party, but would like to book me for a custom “tattoo try-out” using Jagua, send me an e-mail here.

Skin Sensitivities:

  • Those with berry allergies should not use jagua.
  • Because jagua is a natural food product, it is highly unlikely to cause any reaction except in those with an allergy.
  • If you are concerned about skin sensitivities it is best to place a small dot behind the ear to test your sensitivity to the product.

Ready to transform your Evansville or nearby event with the timeless elegance of jagua tattoos? Faces by Franchesca is dedicated to creating custom, high-quality designs that leave a lasting impression. Click the link to see Pricing or use the button below!