Exfoliants

Red 36

Also known as: D&C Red 36

Synthetic pigment used to add color to makeup, skin care, and drugs | Ruled safe in its current use

What Is Red 36?

Red 36 is a water-soluble synthetic pigment used to add color to makeup, as well as skin care and drug products. The United States Food and Drug Administration has ruled Red 36 safe in its current use. This pigment is also known as D&C Red 36, the “D&C” meaning “drugs and cosmetics.”

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  • https://www.fda.gov/industry/color-additive-inventories/color-additive-status-list
  • https://www.fda.gov/industry/color-additives/color-additives-history

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