Lawsonia inermis extract

Lawsonia inermis extract (CAS 84988-66-9), derived from the henna plant, is a botanical colorant used across personal care and industrial dyeing applications. The extract delivers a characteristic reddish-brown pigmentation through its active constituent lawsone.

This active component binds to protein-containing substrates. It is sourced primarily as a standardized plant extract for formulators and industrial buyers requiring a natural, plant-derived coloring agent for various manufacturing processes.

In cosmetics, it is used to formulate hair dyes, conditioning treatments, and temporary body art products where natural colorant sourcing is a commercial requirement. Textile manufacturers apply it as a natural dye for protein-based fibers.

For materials such as wool and silk, lawsone's affinity for keratin and collagen structures produces durable coloration without synthetic dye inputs. Leather processors use it to achieve natural tanning and surface coloration effects on hides.

This is particularly useful where natural or organic certification of the finished product is a market requirement. Personal care brands formulating under natural or clean-beauty positioning source it as a primary pigment.

Lawsonia inermis extract is supplied as a fine powder or standardized liquid extract. Common grades include cosmetic-grade and technical-grade, with cosmetic-grade material subject to specifications aligned with regional regulatory requirements.

Standardization by lawsone content is typical for buyers requiring batch-to-batch consistency in color performance. This ensures that the botanical colorants meet the necessary industrial standards for high-volume production and quality control.