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Emollient

LAWSONIA INERMIS WAX

Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Henna-derived wax used as a mild emollient. SCCS rates henna as safe overall, with ongoing review of lawsone genotoxicity.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Plant-derived wax
  • Mildly astringent

Known concerns

  • Lawsone (parent compound) under SCCS genotoxicity reassessment
  • Rare contact allergy reports
  • Hair-dye context: G6PD-deficient users at risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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