CI 15985
Is CI 15985 safe for seborrheic dermatitis?
CI 15985 is not automatically unsafe for seborrheic dermatitis, but there is not enough ingredient-specific evidence for a strong suitability claim. It is added for colour and does not treat the condition or improve the skin barrier.
No direct human seb derm or ingredient-specific Malassezia evidence was found for this page. Regulatory permission depends on product type and jurisdiction, and it does not guarantee personal tolerance. If a brightly coloured product repeatedly stings or reddens affected skin, assess the complete formula rather than assuming the colourant is the only cause.
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What is it?
A quick identity check, separate from the seb derm guidance above.
01 / 05- Material type
- Regulated colour additive
- Ingredient family
- Synthetic cosmetic colourant
- Cosmetic function
- Colorant
What is CI 15985 used for in skincare?
CI 15985 is a colour additive used to give cosmetics a yellow-to-orange appearance. It may appear in rinse-off products, makeup and other coloured formulas where permitted. Its function is visual only; it does not moisturise skin or act against Malassezia.