CI 16255

Ingredient type:COLORANT

Red dye

✨ Role: CI 16255, also known as Red 40, is a synthetic dye used to give cosmetics a reddish-pink hue. It is often used in lipsticks, blushes, and certain lotions to add an attractive touch of color.

Ingredient type: Colorant

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe by regulatory authorities when used in authorized amounts.

✨ Vegan: CI 16255 is synthetic in origin and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Please note: This dye may cause allergic reactions in some people, especially those sensitive to azo dyes. It is always a good idea to do a skin test beforehand if you have reactive skin.

Found in: Lipsticks, eye shadows, nail polish, tinted lotions.

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