Red 30
Colouring Agent/Pigment
No known benefits
Red 30 at a glance
- Pigment used to add colour to makeup, skin care and drugs
- Also known as D&C Red No. 30
- Ruled safe in its current use
Red 30 description
Red 30 is a synthetic pigment used to add colour to makeup, as well as skin care and food products. It is water soluble. An alternate name for this coloring agent is D&C Red No. 30, with “D&C” indicating it’s approved for use in drugs and cosmetics. The United States Food and Drug Administration has ruled Red 30 safe in its current use.