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Red 28 Lake

What Red 28 Lake is & what it does

Red 28 Lake is a synthetic colorant, the insoluble "lake" form of the dye Red 28 (also known as Phloxine B) prepared by precipitating the soluble dye onto a metal substrate such as aluminum. In cosmetics and personal care products it is used to add a bright pink to red shade, and the lake form disperses as fine pigment particles rather than dissolving, which gives more stable, opaque color. It is commonly found in color cosmetics and can appear in tinted skincare or sunscreen formulas that carry a cosmetic tint.

Is Red 28 Lake safe in skincare?

Red 28 Lake is a regulated cosmetic colorant, and approved color additives are permitted for use within the limits and product types set by regulators. It is used to add color rather than to provide a skin benefit. People sensitive to synthetic dyes may prefer to review the ingredient list and patch test.

What does Red 28 Lake do in skincare?

Red 28 Lake is used purely as a colorant, adding a bright pink to red shade to a product. The lake form disperses as fine pigment particles, which gives stable, opaque color. It has no active skincare function beyond appearance.

Is Red 28 Lake natural or synthetic?

Red 28 Lake is synthetic. It is the insoluble lake form of the manufactured dye Red 28, also known as Phloxine B, precipitated onto a metal substrate. There is no natural source for this colorant.

Sunscreens with Red 28 Lake

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