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Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products).

Also known as: FD&C Red No. 6, FD&C Red No. 7, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 27, FD&C Blue No. 1, Lake dyes

Petroleum-derived or coal tar-derived synthetic colorants specifically used in lip products, where they are regularly ingested.

Regulations

Global status.

How synthetic dyes (fd&c in lip products) is regulated in cosmetics around the world.

Restricted in 11

100% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUSA
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FD&C color additives require FDA approval; some require batch certification.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEU
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Only Annex IV positive list colorants permitted; many US FD&C colors effectively banned.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUK
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Only Annex IV-approved colorants permitted.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada
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Only approved coal tar dyes/colors permitted; several FD&C colors prohibited.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan
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Only MHLW-approved tar colors permitted.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทS. Korea
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Only MFDS-approved colorants on positive list.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia
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Must comply with approved lists.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina
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Only approved positive list colorants per Safety Technical Standards.

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil
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Only ANVISA-approved colorants permitted.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia
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Only BIS-approved colors permitted.

๐ŸŒASEAN
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Only ASEAN positive list colorants permitted.

Why itโ€™s used

The reason brands include it.

Produce intense, uniform, long-lasting color at minimal cost. They offer color consistency batch to batch that natural pigments struggle to match.

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Alternatives

Common alternatives.

iron oxides
mica
titanium dioxide
beetroot extract
carmine (cochineal)

What Numbrrrz uses

Numbrrrz does not use synthetic dyes (fd&c in lip products). Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.

Questions

Quick answers.

What is Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products)?
Petroleum-derived or coal tar-derived synthetic colorants specifically used in lip products, where they are regularly ingested.
Why is Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products) used in cosmetics?
Produce intense, uniform, long-lasting color at minimal cost. They offer color consistency batch to batch that natural pigments struggle to match.
How is Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products) regulated?
Batch-certified and approved. Some D&C dyes restricted to external use only but others permitted in lip products despite ingestion. Canada restricts its use in cosmetics.
Does Numbrrrz contain Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products)?
No. Numbrrrz is made from four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.
Four base ingredients

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Organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, in a 0.5 oz (14 g) USDA Organic tube.