Ingredient
New Coccine
New Coccine is flagged for pregnancy, trying to conceive and PCOS. The concern behind the strongest flag is absorbed into the body and fetal development.
- Ponceau 4R
- Cochineal Red A
- CI 16255
- E124
- Food Red 7
Verdict by profile
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- Strongest verdict
- Caution Advised
- Its verdict for pregnancy, the profile this one is worst in
- Profiles flagged
- 3 of 6
- Counting avoid, high risk and medium risk
- Irritancy
- 2 of 5
- Higher means more likely to sting or redden
New Coccine and pregnancy
Caution Advised
- Absorbed into the body
- Fetal development
New Coccine is a synthetic azo dye used to add red color to cosmetics like lipsticks and blushes. While primarily used topically, some systemic absorption can occur, especially through mucous membranes in lip products that may be ingested. Animal studies have shown potential genotoxic and endocrine-disrupting effects at high doses, raising theoretical concerns about fetal development. While topical cosmetic use involves much lower exposure than dietary intake, the FDA banned this dye from food products in the U.S. due to safety concerns. No specific human studies exist on topical use during pregnancy, but the mechanism of concern (potential DNA damage and hormone disruption) suggests caution is warranted. The lack of specific safety data for cosmetic use during pregnancy, combined with the FDA's food ban and EFSA's toxicological concerns, leads many healthcare providers to recommend choosing products with alternative colorants during pregnancy. While risk from occasional cosmetic use is likely low, regular exposure to azo dyes with questionable safety profiles is best minimized during pregnancy when fetal development is vulnerable.
New Coccine and breastfeeding
Safe to Use
- Passes into breast milk
New Coccine is a water-soluble synthetic colorant used in cosmetics. When applied topically in color cosmetics, systemic absorption is minimal, though some ingestion may occur with lip products. While this azo dye is water-soluble and any absorbed amount would likely be metabolized and excreted quickly, there are no specific studies on transfer to breast milk. The European regulatory framework permits its use with labeling requirements, but concerns about allergenicity exist. Most dermatologists consider topical cosmetic use during breastfeeding to be of low concern due to minimal systemic exposure. For breastfeeding mothers, occasional use in cosmetics is generally considered acceptable. However, if you have concerns about azo dyes or notice any unusual reactions in yourself or your baby, you may prefer to choose products colored with mineral-based alternatives like iron oxides.
New Coccine and postpartum
Safe to Use
- Common allergen
New Coccine functions as a red colorant in cosmetics. For postpartum women not breastfeeding, the primary consideration is potential for allergic reactions or skin sensitivity, which may be heightened during hormonal changes after childbirth. As with the general population, the main concern is individual sensitivity to azo dyes. If you have a history of aspirin sensitivity, asthma, or dye allergies, you may want to avoid this ingredient. Otherwise, topical cosmetic use poses minimal health concerns for non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding adults.
New Coccine and trying to conceive
Caution Advised
- Hormone disruptor
- Builds up in tissue
New Coccine is a synthetic red dye used in cosmetics. For women trying to conceive, the potential endocrine-disrupting properties observed in animal studies raise theoretical concerns about hormonal balance and fertility. While direct evidence linking cosmetic use of azo dyes to fertility issues doesn't exist, the FDA's ban on this dye in food due to safety concerns and research suggesting endocrine effects at high doses suggests a cautious approach. Many fertility specialists recommend minimizing exposure to potential hormone disruptors when trying to conceive, as optimal hormonal balance supports conception.
New Coccine and PCOS
Caution Advised
- Interferes with hormones
New Coccine is a synthetic azo dye used for red coloration in cosmetics. For women with PCOS, who often have existing hormonal imbalances, the potential endocrine-disrupting properties of this ingredient warrant consideration. Some research suggests azo dyes may have mild endocrine-disrupting effects, though studies are primarily in animals at high doses. While topical cosmetic exposure is much lower than dietary intake, women with PCOS who are managing hormonal imbalances may prefer to minimize exposure to substances with any hormone-disrupting potential. The risk from cosmetic use is theoretical and likely small, but given that PCOS involves hormonal dysregulation, choosing mineral-based colorants may be a prudent choice for those who prefer to be cautious about endocrine disruptors.
New Coccine and general use
Safe to Use
- Common allergen
New Coccine is a synthetic azo dye that provides red coloration in cosmetics like lipsticks, blushes, and eyeshadows. It's a water-soluble colorant that has been used in both food and cosmetics for decades, though its use varies by region. The primary concern for most people is potential allergic reactions, particularly in individuals with aspirin sensitivity, asthma, or existing dye allergies. The European Food Safety Authority has noted potential genotoxicity at high doses in animal studies, but these doses far exceed typical cosmetic exposure. The FDA banned this dye from food in the U.S. due to safety concerns, though it remains permitted in cosmetics. For the general population using color cosmetics, the risk from topical application is considered low. However, those with known sensitivities to azo dyes or aspirin may want to choose products with alternative colorants like iron oxides or mica.
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Where this came from
Truva summarises published guidance from bodies including ACOG, the FDA, the EU SCCS and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review. It has no access to your medical history and it is not a substitute for your doctor, dermatologist or midwife. These assessments have not been reviewed by a clinician, and nothing here is a diagnosis or a prescription. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or being treated for PCOS, take the ingredient list to the person looking after you.
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