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Red 7 Lake
AKA “Red 7 Lake”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Red 7 lake
Ingredient · Cosmetic Colorant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Colorant
Not Clean
Red 7 Lake is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
5281-04-9 (for the base dye)
Form
Powder
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Functions
Cosmetic Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Adds Color
Traditional Use
Red 7 Lake is a synthetic colorant developed in the 20th century from azo dyes. It was created to provide stable, consistent color in cosmetics and was approved for use in cosmetic formulations by regulatory agencies.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR