Since Mehndi / henna oil plays an important role, it should be of good quality. Often this oil is a blend of essential oils such as Clove oil, Almond oil, Eucalyptus oil, etc. This oil keep the mehndi / henna from drying out too quickly so that it can stay on the skin longer without flaking. It is also very useful for skin to absorb the color from the mehndi / henna paste and aids in intensifying the color.