Colorant
Science
Mechanism of Action
This ingredient functions by absorbing or reflecting physical light, thereby delivering a yellow color to cosmetic products, and transiently to skin, nails, or hair.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range
N/A
Optimal
N/A
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
Not commonly dusted
The Formula
Formulation
Optimal pH
N/A
0 7 14
Safety
Safety Profile
Sensitization risk Low
Permitted in EC rinse-off cosmetics under Annex IV, indicating toxicological examination. Specific SCCS opinions or FDA maximum concentration guidelines were not explicitly found.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low
Our Assessment
Verdict
Optional
CI 18690 is an aesthetic colorant primarily for rinse-off formulations, with low irritancy and comedogenicity, and EU regulatory approval as a cosmetic colorant.
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