Ingredient · dataset v56
Carmine and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A synthetic colorant dosed in drops; no fatty chain, nothing Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Colorants are judged by structure, not shade.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Colorant
Also listed as
CI 75470
Related colorant
- Beta Carotene — No known trigger
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- CI 28440 — No known trigger
- CI 42090 — No known trigger
- FD&C Yellow No. 6 — No known trigger
- Ferric Ferrocyanide — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Carmine trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A synthetic colorant dosed in drops; no fatty chain, nothing the yeast can metabolize.
Does Carmine feed Malassezia?
No known link: Carmine is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.