Colorant
ALUMINUM LACCATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Aluminum salt of laccaic acid — a red-purple colorant from lac-insect resin used in cosmetics. Long history of use, but EU restricts to permitted lake colorants and trace heavy-metal control matters.
Function
Skin benefits
- Natural-derived red-purple pigment
- Substantive on skin and lips
- Long history of cosmetic use
Known concerns
- Insect-derived — not vegan
- Aluminum salt — contraindicated under EU Annex IV color rules unless lake form
- Possible trace heavy-metal contaminants from natural source
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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