Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract

INCI: LAWSONIA INERMIS FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
84988-66-9 (parent CAS, flower-specific not separately assigned)
Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific restriction for flower extract when not used as hair dye

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

No dedicated SCCS or CIR monograph on flower-specific extract; must test lawsone content per batch; genotoxicity concern carries over from parent plant

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract fragrance-component natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

No dedicated SCCS or CIR monograph on flower-specific extract; must test lawsone content per batch; genotoxicity concern carries over from parent plant The EU classifies Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84988-66-9 (parent CAS, flower-specific not separately assigned).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract?

not established 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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