Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Safe for hair conditioning and skin conditioning at standard concentrations; SCCS-assessed as acceptable for hair dye use; body-paint application and higher exposure scenarios require caution; sensitization risk noted for lawsone
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Safe for hair conditioning and skin conditioning at standard concentrations; SCCS-assessed as acceptable for hair dye use; body-paint application and higher exposure scenarios require caution; sensitization risk noted for lawsone The EU classifies Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract functions as: Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84988-66-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract in your formulation.