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Sunset Yellow Fcf

What Sunset Yellow Fcf is & what it does

Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic azo colorant (also known as FD&C Yellow No. 6) used to give products an orange-yellow shade. In cosmetics it functions purely as a color additive and has no effect on the skin's condition or sun protection. Its use as a colorant is regulated, and permitted applications vary by region. No specific concerns are flagged for it at the listed use level here.

What is Sunset Yellow FCF?

Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic azo colorant, also known as FD&C Yellow No. 6, that gives products an orange-yellow shade. In cosmetics it functions purely as a color additive.

What does Sunset Yellow FCF do in a product?

It is used only to color the formula and has no effect on the skin's condition or on sun protection. Its permitted uses as a colorant are regulated and vary by region.

Is Sunset Yellow FCF safe?

As a regulated color additive it is permitted for specific cosmetic uses depending on the region, and no specific concerns are flagged for it at the listed use level here. People who know they react to certain dyes can check the label for it.

Sunscreens with Sunset Yellow Fcf

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