Nonwoody lignin, similar like woody lignin has huge potential in various field including in the cosmetic industry. The shift to green chemistry has expand the valorization of agricultural biomass to lignin exploration besides the widely studied of cellulose and hemicellulose. The promising and vast resources for nonwoody lignin guarantee the sustainability of the feedstock for continual applications. The multifunctional properties of nonwoody lignin covering from antioxidant, ultraviolet protection, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial activity, biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity has enhanced the quality of lignin for skin care and personal care products. Various extraction methods for nonwoody lignin performed worldwide are still optimizing for the best and cost-effective method which is practical for large scale production. Technology advancements in lignin extraction have successfully enhanced the lignin bioactivity for high value-added applications such as cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical. Nevertheless, there are remaining challenges which need to be tackled including the incorporation of nonwoody lignin in cosmetic formulations.