BASIC RED 2
BASIC RED 2
Is BASIC RED 2 safe in skincare?
MFDS Korea cosmetic prohibited / also banned in China, Taiwan
Based on
- Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: prohibited · MFDS Korea cosmetic prohibited
Is BASIC RED 2 classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is BASIC RED 2 regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Sources (1)
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.