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LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) EXTRACT
Score:
Data: Fair
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Use restrictions (high)
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Products with this Ingredient
| conditioner | 8 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 7 products |
| shampoo | 6 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 6 products |
| hair styling aide | 4 products |
| hair-loss treatment | 3 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 2 products |
| mask | 2 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 1 products |
| toners/astringents | 1 products |
| foot moisturizer | 1 products |
| hand sanitizer | 1 products |
| around-eye cream | 1 products |
| hair spray | 1 products |
| styling mousse/foam | 1 products |
| moisturizer | 1 products |
| detangler | 1 products |
| bubble bath | 1 products |
Use restrictions
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | FDA Color Additive Status |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| One or more human case studies show possible immune and respiratory or allergenic effects | Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity or allergies | National Library of Medicine HazMap |
Informational
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color Additives - Exempt from Batch Certification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook |
| Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics | FDA Color Additive Status |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 70 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Data Sources
- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Color Additive Status List. September 2006.
- AOEC (Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics). 2009. AEOC exposures codes and asthmagen designation.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents.
- CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association). 2006. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 11th Edition. Color Additive Information. Washington, DC.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
- This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products intended for use around the eyes due to increased risk of absorption.
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