This blog provides insight into the latest research, news, and techniques related to body art, as a part of the Becoming Moonlight brand, part of Tap Dancing Lizard LLC.
Becoming Moonlight provides professional grade, skin-safe body art products, including Becoming Moonlight Gilding Paste, an adhesive formulated specifically for creating henna-like patterns on the surface of the skin, which can last up to seven days. Becoming Moonlight products are sold online at www.mehandi.com.
As sensitization to para-phenylinediamine (PPD), a component of chemical hair dyes and “black henna,” increases worldwide, this company aims not only to provide a safe and beautiful alternative to black henna, but also to bring light to the risks of continual exposure to PPD.
In addition to information about Becoming Moonlight products, this blog seeks to uncover, analyze, and understand the nature of body art, body scripts, and the way individuals negotiate the space between the internal self, and external perceptions.
All articles are reviewed and edited by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD., and the Ancient Sunrise® staff prior to posting.
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If you are a professional body artist interested in using Becoming Moonlight products at a discounted price, contact helpdesk@mehandi.com
Additional resources:
Notice for US Residents:
If you live in the United States, the FDA does not allow the use of henna for body art purposes (i.e., coloring the skin). Here are the US FDA regulations for the use of henna for the purpose of body art. These regulations have the force of law: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productsingredients/products/ucm108569.htm
The color additive “henna” is approved by the FDA solely for the use of “hair dye” (see, 21 CFR 73.2190); it may not be usedS for dyeing the “eyelashes,” “eyebrows,” nor the “eye area” for cosmetic product applications. Neither is it approved for cosmetic “skin tattoo” purposes. To use a color additive in any cosmetic product application for which it is not listed for regulation renders it “adulterated” and/or “misbranded.” (see section 601(a) and/or 601(e), and/or 602(e) of the FD&C Act)
https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ColorAdditives/ColorAdditivesinSpecificProducts/InCosmetics/ucm110032.htm
About The Writers
 | Damaris Williams January 2020-present Hi, I’m Damaris! I am one of the Ancient Sunrise® hair specialists and also a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Ohio. My favorite thing about working at Mehandi is how nice everyone is and the background of the company. I spend my free time adventuring with my two kids and finding fun things to do. I have two cats that love to cuddle and evade the kids. 🙂 |
 | Maria Moore January 2020-present Hello, I’m Maria! I wear many hats at Mehandi and love every bit of it. In addition to being the supervisor of customer service, I help with web designing, social media managing, and now blog writing! I have a child, one leopard gecko, two dogs, and three cats that keep me busy when I’m not working. I am a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Ohio and an expert in henna and I also run a small business with my sister. I'm a student at KSU majoring in chemistry. I look forward to our team sharing many wonderful things with you! |
 | Patty Film January 2020-present Hi, my name is Patty and I am a customer service representative for Mehandi. My favorite part of the job is helping people work towards getting their best hair! Outside of work, I spend a lot of time listening to music, mostly country and rock. My favorite band is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I am an animal lover (I have one cat, Dahlia who is a heckin chonker), video game player and I love naps! I am an aunt to one nephew and have a niece! |
 | Rebecca Chou October 2017-January 2020 I'm a graduate of Kent State University. I have a background in creative writing, visual art, English education, linguistics, and psychology. I have been using henna for hair for eight years, and body art products for over a decade. I worked as a customer service representative and body artist for Tap Dancing Lizard, LLC. for over two years. |
