D&C and FD&C Dyes (e.g., D&C Red 6, FD&C Yellow 5)
Category: Pigment
Brief description: Synthetic dyes used to provide color in cosmetics.
Benefits: Provide a wide range of vibrant colors.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, though some individuals may be allergic to specific dyes.
Target audience: Any cosmetics user looking for products with vibrant pigment.
Chemical composition: These are azo dyes, derived from petroleum.
Physical aspect: Powdery solid in various colors.
Compatibility: Compatible with most other cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Varies depending on the product, generally used in low concentrations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Some people may be allergic to specific dyes.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics in the U.S., EU, and many other regions, though some specific dyes are restricted in certain applications.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: These dyes are synthesized from petroleum, a non-renewable resource. There are also concerns about the environmental impact of dye production and disposal.
Brief description: Synthetic dyes used to provide color in cosmetics.
Benefits: Provide a wide range of vibrant colors.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, though some individuals may be allergic to specific dyes.
Target audience: Any cosmetics user looking for products with vibrant pigment.
Chemical composition: These are azo dyes, derived from petroleum.
Physical aspect: Powdery solid in various colors.
Compatibility: Compatible with most other cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Varies depending on the product, generally used in low concentrations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Some people may be allergic to specific dyes.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics in the U.S., EU, and many other regions, though some specific dyes are restricted in certain applications.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: These dyes are synthesized from petroleum, a non-renewable resource. There are also concerns about the environmental impact of dye production and disposal.
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