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Ferric Ferrocyanide

Average

Colouring Agent/Pigment

No known benefits

Ferric Ferrocyanide description

Colouring agent, also known as Iron Blue, used in cosmetics products, including those designed for use around the eye. Permanently listed (since 1978) by the FDA as safe.

Related ingredients: Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide

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Ferric Ferrocyanide references

  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Color Additive Status List. [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2015 July]. Available from: http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ColorAdditives/ColorAdditiveInventories/ucm106626.htm.

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.