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China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics ›› 2020, Vol. 50 ›› Issue (5): 343-348.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-1803.2020.05.011

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Research on the detection and application of allowed colorants in cosmetics

GU Yu-xiang,XUE Feng,ZHENG Yi   

  1. Shanghai Institute of Quality Inspection and Technical Research, Shanghai 200233, China
  • Received:2019-10-11 Revised:2020-04-26 Online:2020-05-22 Published:2020-05-21

Abstract:

The categories and safety risks of colorants in cosmetics, and the allowed colorants in “Cosmetics Safety Technical Specifications” (2015 Edition) were presented. The detection standards and cutting-edge methods referring the colorants that were legally used in cosmetics were introduced. The advantages and disadvantages of HPLC and HPLC-MS methods were introduced. The use of colorants allowed in cosmetics on the market in recent years was analyzed. Finally, the future trend of detection methods was proposed.

Key words: cosmetics, colorant, detection, application

CLC Number: 

  • TQ658