Is Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract
INCI: LAWSONIA INERMIS LEAF EXTRACT
Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract (CAS 84988-39-0 (Lawsonia Inermis extract); active Lawsone: 83-72-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
84988-39-0 (Lawsonia Inermis extract); active Lawsone: 83-72-7
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Function
Hair Dyeing, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA approves henna (Lawsonia Inermis) only as a hair dye (21 CFR 73.2190); not approved for skin application (mehndi/body art use is non-compliant).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Lawsonia Alba Leaf Extract functions as: Hair Dyeing, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84988-39-0 (Lawsonia Inermis extract); active Lawsone: 83-72-7.
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