11. Curcumin: A natural colorant found in turmeric. Gives a yellowish-red nuance to Lipstick.
12. Rhodamine B: You must be careful about synthetic dyes, which may raise health concerns. Their use needs to be monitored and carefully considered in the formulation of cosmetic products.
It is important to note that the synthetic coloring agent Rhodamine B has been banned in the cosmetics industry, as it may raise serious health concerns. Rules and regulations governing the use of this material have been implemented to maintain consumer safety and health. There is an unequivocal prohibition in the regulations that prohibits using Rhodamine B in Lipstick and other cosmetic products.
This prohibition is contained in several laws and regulations which aim to protect public health from the dangers of these substances.
These regulations include:
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 239/Menkes/Per/V/85 concerning Certain Dyes Declared as Hazardous Substances.
- Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 18 of 2015 concerning Cosmetics.
This ban is essential to protect consumers from the potential risks of Rhodamine B, including irritating effects, allergies, and even carcinogenic risks. Therefore, the cosmetics industry is stressed to strictly comply with these rules and replace coloring ingredients with safe and reliable options to maintain the health and safety of users of cosmetic products, especially lipsticks that have direct contact with the skin of the lips.
Rhodamine B, or sumba, is a synthetic dye commonly used in the textile and paper industry. It has the molecular formula (C28H31C1N2O3). Rhodamine B is a green or red crystalline powder, producing a bluish-red color at high concentrations and a bright red color at low concentrations.Â
However, according to WHO, Rhodamine B contains dangerous and reactive halogen compounds such as acetylation (CH3-CH3) and chlorine (Cl). These compounds can be hazardous to humans and have high reactivity.
