Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract
Botanical Extract; Hair/Skin Conditioning; Colorant-Associated Botanical
Sensitization | Henna-derived materials can cause contact reactions in susceptible individuals. Adulteration Risk | Severe reactions associated with 'black henna' are typically linked to added para-phenylenediamine (PPD), not pure henna, but raw-material authenticity and formulation context matter. Lawsone content also warrants cautious use.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Sensitization | Henna-derived materials can cause contact reactions in susceptible individuals. Adulteration Risk | Severe reactions associated with 'black henna' are typically linked to added para-phenylenediamine (PPD), not pure henna, but raw-material authenticity and formulation context matter. Lawsone content also warrants cautious use.
What it does
A henna-derived botanical extract used for conditioning and color-associated botanical applications.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosing_en https://www.cir-safety.org/
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
