Beta-Carotene is a natural orange pigment found in many fruits and vegetables. It is commonly used as a colorant in cosmetics, food, and other products. Beta-Carotene is known for its ability to enhance the appearance of cosmetic products and provide color to the skin, nails, and hair. It also helps reduce flaking and restore suppleness to dry or damaged skin. Beta-Carotene is also known as CI 40800 and CI 75130 in the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union.
Enhances the appearance of cosmetic products Provides color to the skin, nails, and hair Reduces flaking and restores suppleness to dry or damaged skin
Gentle enough to use on most skin types
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Plant or synthetic
Deferred evaluation due to FDA assessment
Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation
Beta-Carotene is listed as CI 40800 and CI 75130 in the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union and may be used as a coloring agent in all cosmetics and personal care products. It is also approved by the FDA for use in coloring foods, drugs, and cosmetics. Beta-Carotene is a carotenoid compound prepared synthetically or obtained from natural sources; can be used as a pigment with a strong red-orange color. In the human body, beta-carotene is converted to Vitamin A. Beta-Carotene has been linked to several concerns, including persistence and bioaccumulation, organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), ecotoxicity, and multiple, additive exposure sources. It is classified as medium human health priority and not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful by Environment Canada Domestic Substance List. EWG's Skin Deep® rates Beta-Carotene as a moderate hazard ingredient with a data availability rating of fair. This means that there is a modest volume of research on Beta-Carotene and its potential health effects.
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