Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract is an extract of the dried flowers, fruit and leaves of the Henna, Lawsonia inermis L., Lythraceae
What does it do?
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract?
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract is an extract of the dried flowers, fruit and leaves of the Henna, Lawsonia inermis L., Lythraceae
Is Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract do in cosmetic products?
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lawsonia Inermis Flower/fruit/leaf Extract is 84988-66-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010