Lawsonia Inermis Cera

INCI: LAWSONIA INERMIS CERA

CAS Number
84988-66-9
Function
Skin conditioning (wax from leaves of Lawsonia inermis L., Lythraceae)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 1.4%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is approved for hair dye use only per 21 CFR 73.2190; not approved for use in area of the eye

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Must verify lawsone content is below detectable limits in wax fraction; SCCS flagged genotoxicity of lawsone

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawsonia Inermis Cera safe in cosmetics?

Must verify lawsone content is below detectable limits in wax fraction; SCCS flagged genotoxicity of lawsone The EU classifies Lawsonia Inermis Cera as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lawsonia Inermis Cera allowed in the EU?

Lawsonia Inermis Cera EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.4%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lawsonia Inermis Cera do in cosmetics?

Lawsonia Inermis Cera functions as: Skin conditioning (wax from leaves of Lawsonia inermis L., Lythraceae). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84988-66-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lawsonia Inermis Cera?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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