Green 5
What Green 5 is & what it does
Green 5 is a synthetic colorant (also known as Acid Green 25) used to give products a green tint. As a color additive it is commonly used at very low levels purely for appearance and has no skincare or sun-protection role. It is not a UV filter. No concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is Green 5?
Green 5 is a synthetic color additive, also known as Acid Green 25, used to give products a green tint. It is purely a colorant.
What does Green 5 do in cosmetics?
It is used at very low levels solely to color a product, with no skincare or sun-protection function. It is not a UV filter.
Is Green 5 safe?
Approved cosmetic colorants like Green 5 are used at small amounts for appearance only, and no concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Green 5
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Sebamed Anti-redness Light Day Cream SPF 20
91/100
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Aroma labora Skin Defence Day Cream SPF 30
56/100
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La Mer The Broad Spectrum Spf 50 Daily Uv Protecting Fluid
56/100