Red 7 Lake

Red 7 Lake Description

Red 7 lake is a synthetic coloring agent approved for use in cosmetics, including skin care, and drugs. Red 7 Lake’s technical name is D&C Red 7 Calcium Lake, with the “D&C” meaning for use in drugs and cosmetics.

The lake colors are insoluble in water, so are often used in non-aqueous cosmetics such as lipsticks and powder blush. As with all lake colors used in cosmetics, red 7 lake is subject to batch certification before each use in cosmetic products. This certifies purity and safety before the coloring agent is added to the product.