report in 2016 showed that 43 cosmetics contains hazardous ingredients such as synthetic
red dye K3 and K10. The use of synthetic dyes can cause poisoning, cancer and accelerate
aging. Some plants that contain natural dyes are red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)
and beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.). Red dragon fruit contains betalain color pigment which can
be used as natural coloring agent and has antioxidant activity. The red-purple pigment in …