Science
Mechanism of Action
This ingredient functions solely as a colorant, providing a distinct bluish-violet pigmentation through its synthetic anthraquinone structure. It does not exert any direct physiological effect on the skin.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Low confidenceN/A
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
This ingredient is a dye and not typically associated with 'dusting' in the context of active ingredient efficacy or concentration.
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
Solvent Violet 13 demonstrates robust stability with good color fastness, resistance to heat (up to 300°C in specific plastics like polystyrene), and minimal migration. It exhibits excellent dispersion and thermal stability, maintaining integrity under typical ambient storage and handling conditions.
Conflicts
- strong oxidizing agents
Safety
Safety Profile
The FDA mandates Solvent Violet 13 (D&C Violet No. 2) as a certified color additive for external cosmetic application only, explicitly prohibiting its use in the eye area, lips, or any general internal use. Health Canada has classified this ingredient as harmful to human health, proposing its addition to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist due to potential concerns regarding skin sensitization, an elevated risk of cancer, and documented toxic effects on kidneys, liver, spleen, and bones. While the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation allows its use as a colorant in some cosmetics (Annex IV), it strictly prohibits its use in hair dyes (Annex II).
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
Given the severe regulatory restrictions, particularly the outright prohibition in sensitive cosmetic areas by the FDA, and critical safety warnings from Health Canada citing potential cancer risk and organ toxicity, Solvent Violet 13 is unequivocally deemed unsuitable for Moumoujus's precision skincare formulations.
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