Ingredient
CI 19140
Worth watching
Some people do better without it. Worth swapping when you can.
What it is
Yellow 5 in makeup and some food, as CI 19140.
Why it’s used
Colour for cream and candy.
What to know
A dye. Skin and children don’t need yellow lotion.
Who should skip
Dye-sensitive people, children.
A gentler swap
Uncoloured formulas.
You’ll see it in
Foundation, toothpaste stripes, sweets.
- Extra care for children