Jagua Ingredients & Cone Maintenance
Ingredients I use for my natural jagua gel:
-Jagua powder pre-mix (genipa americana fruit juice, sucrose,
xanthan gum, citric acid)
-Lavender essential
-Water
These natural ingredients combined create a rich, blue-black stain and a smooth, easy-to-use gel that’s gentle on the skin.
Jagua Gel Care & Maintenance:
Storage: Jagua is perishable, so keep your gel in the fridge if you’re using it within 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze it, this helps preserve the staining power and prevents spoilage.
Defrosting: Take the jagua cone or gel out about 20–30 minutes before use and let it come to room temperature.
Shelf Life: When refrigerated, jagua gel lasts up to 2 weeks. If frozen, it can keep for about 6 months.
You can refreeze it again after defrosting if there's gel left.
If the cone leaks, just tape around the hole.
Caring for Your Jagua: Simple Tips for a Beautiful Stain
My pastes are made with natural, skin-safe ingredients, but if you have sensitive skin or allergies, I recommend doing a small patch test 24 hours before applying a full design, just to be sure your skin agrees with it.
For the best stain results, I usually recommend that clients gently exfoliate and moisturize their skin with natural oils or creams for a couple of days before the application, this helps create a smooth, well-hydrated surface that absorbs the dye more evenly.
Just like with henna, how you care for your jagua design really affects how dark and long-lasting it becomes! Here’s what I recommend:
1. Keep the Area Dry & Uncovered: Unlike henna, jagua doesn't need to stay moist or be sealed. Once applied, let it dry completely, this usually takes 30–60 minutes. After it's dry, avoid touching or smudging it. I usually cover it like I do with henna, you can use ether tight clothing or surgical tape or breathable medical wrap.
2. Let It Sit: Leave the dried jagua gel on the skin for 2-3 hours. Some people go up to 4 hours, but more than that it's not recommend. The key is to give it time to work its magic. Do NOT leave it overnight.
3. Remove Gently: When it’s time to take it off, the jagua can be peeled off like a sticker, you can use water (not soap) for the part that doesn't peels off.
4. No worries if you don’t see any color right away. When you first remove the gel, the stain will be almost invisible or very light gray. Your design will gradually develop into a deep blue-black over the next 24 to 48 hours.
To make it last longer:
-Avoid exfoliating the area
-Keep skin moisturized with a natural oil
-Wear gloves for cleaning or dishwashing
-Stay away from pools and hot tubs for the first few days
