The Basics On Carmine
What is Carmine?
Natural red color that comes from the dried female cochineal beetle.
What are other names for Carmine?
10-DIHYDRO-3,5,6,8-TETRAHYDROXY-1-METHYL-9,10-DIOXO-, 2-ANTHRACENECARBOXYLIC ACID 7-B -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL-9, 2-ANTHRACENECARBOXYLIC ACID, 7-B -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL-9,, 7-B -D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL-9, 2-ANTHRACENECARBOXYLIC ACID, CARMINE, CARMINE (COCCUS CACTI L.), CARMINE 5297, CARMINE ULTRA-FINE, CARMINIC ACID, CARMINIC ACID LAKE, and NATURAL RED 4
What is Carmine used for?
Carmine is obtained from the salt of carmine acid as well as from insects native to Mexico and South America. It is utilized for its bright-red pigment. In cosmetics, carmine provides the dye used to give products their red or pink shade.
How Carmine is classified
Coloring Agents/Pigments
Recommendations for using Carmine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Carmine During Pregnancy
What we know about using Carmine while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Carmine from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Carmine
Dr. Hauschka Moor Lavender Calming Body Oil;Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist;Paula’s Choice SKIN RECOVERY Enriched Calming Toner ;Epionce Renewal Calming Cream;Babor Skinovage Calming Cream; Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Liquid Matte Lip Stain;SEPHORA COLLECTION Cream Lip Shine Liquid Lipstick
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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