Botanical hair colorant
LAWSONIA INERMIS TWIG POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A powder from henna twigs used in traditional hair and skin coloring. Generally safe topically when pure, but inhalation of the powder and adulteration with other dyes are practical risks.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional henna-derived ingredient used for hair coloring and conditioning
- Source of lawsone and tannins with mild astringent activity
- Long ethnobotanical history of topical use
Known concerns
- Powder form raises inhalation concerns during application
- Lawsone is restricted in EU hair dyes at defined limits
- Risk of allergic contact dermatitis, especially with adulterated henna
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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