💕 Jagua Design Belly Blessings for the beautiful mama to be! .
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Jagua is a temporary form of skin decoration resulting from the application of an extract of the fruit Genipa americana, also known as Jagua. This fruit has been used for body ornamentation and medicinal purposes in many areas of South America for centuries. It has only recently been introduced in North America and Europe as an addition to henna body art, also called Mehendi, Mehandi, or Mehndi in India.
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Jagua is highly acidic. I accept ages 10+ for Jagua due to the higher possibly of a reaction since it is a NATURAL Fruit. Just like if you couldn’t eat strawberries or kiwi due to an allergy, this should not be applied to your skin type or highly sensitive skin types. .
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It is a great alternative for darker skin tones and those with permanent tattoos. .
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Thank you to all those that have allowed me to adorn their bellies for blessings. And to all the photographers that have creating such stunning art to capture this part of a new adventure!
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Special thanks to Raelyn Ramey. Her work is captivating + creative. Take the time to view her stories at www.raelynramey.com .
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📷 @raelynramey ✨ @soniaashe .
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