What damages my henna stain?

For a great looking, long lasting henna stain, avoid the following: petroleum based products such as regular commercial skin lotion, sunscreen, baby / mineral oil or Vaseline excess rubbing of the area; the rubbing of clothing and shoes on the design will cause your henna design to fade exfoliating, waxing or shaving over your henna bleaching products & chlorinated pools / hot tubs excessive showering antioxidant based products such as vitamin E in lotions