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Skin Conditioning

LIGNITE EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An extract from lignite (brown coal), used for humic-acid antioxidant claims. Coal-derived materials can carry trace polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Humic acid antioxidant content
  • Marketed for soothing and detox claims
  • Brown natural color

Known concerns

  • Coal-derived: heavy-metal and PAH contamination risk depending on source
  • Sparse cosmetic safety dossier
  • Standardization between extracts varies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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