The ingredient, explained

Beta Vulgaris

[S--R*,R*-]-4-[2-[2-Carboxy-5--.beta.-D-glucopyranosyloxy--2‚3-dihydro-6-hydroxy-1H-indol-1-yl]vinyl]-2‚3-dihydropyridine-2‚6-dicarboxylic acid

Cosmetic colorant

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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Cosmetic colorant: Adds colour to a product or the surface where it is applied.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

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What the research shows

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