Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder
Indigo; indigotin; CI 73000 (synthetic form); derived from Indigofera tinctoria
Traditional natural dye from indigo plant; good safety profile when used without chemical additives. Synthetic CI 73000 awaits SCCS review. Concerns about heavy metal contamination in poorly sourced material. Not associated with contact allergy in the same way as oxidative dyes.
Function & Common Use
Direct Hair Dye / Natural Hair Colorant
Hair Dyes
Natural hair dye (combined with henna for black/dark brown shades), Ayurvedic hair care
Natural (plant-derived, Indigofera tinctoria)
Concentration Limits
No specific limit; traditional use widely accepted
Not yet finalized; SCCS assessment underway for non-oxidative use; CI 73000 synthetic form currently permitted as colorant
No federal limit; traditional use
Restricted; MFDS safety standards apply
Format restriction: Non-oxidative direct hair dye application; SCCS Submission III (2017) supports use in non-oxidative conditions; not for use with hydrogen peroxide
Baby restriction: No
Pregnancy: No
IFRA: No
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder safe to use in skincare?
Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Traditional natural dye from indigo plant; good safety profile when used without chemical additives. Synthetic CI 73000 awaits SCCS review. Concerns about heavy metal contamination in poorly sourced material. Not associated with contact allergy in the same way as oxidative dyes.
Is Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder allowed in India?
Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No specific limit; traditional use widely accepted.
What is Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder used for in cosmetics?
Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder functions as: Direct Hair Dye / Natural Hair Colorant. It is commonly found in: Natural hair dye (combined with henna for black/dark brown shades), Ayurvedic hair care.
Can Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder has an allergen flag (No). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.
Is Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder safe for babies?
Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Powder has baby/child restrictions: No. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.
Regulatory Status
EU Annex: Annex III (restricted - under assessment for non-oxidative use)
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