ACID RED 18 ALUMINUM LAKE

Ingredient type: COLORANT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Aluminum Salt

✨ Role: Acid Red 18 Aluminum Lake is used primarily as a colorant in cosmetic products to provide a vibrant red hue. «Lakes» are insoluble pigments that remain stable and do not dissolve in water, enabling a more intense, long-lasting coloring effect.

Ingredient type: Pigment

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, although regulations on the use of colorants may vary by region.

✨ Vegan: It depends on the source of the components used to create the pigment, although the pigments themselves are often of synthetic origin.

✨ Worth knowing: Lake pigments are frequently used in cosmetic products due to their ability to offer vivid colors without degrading quickly. However, it's always advisable to check tolerance on a small area before use, especially for sensitive skin.

Found in: Lipsticks, lip glosses, eye shadows, and other make-up products requiring intense red color.

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