Yellow Ocher
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Yellow Ocher is a naturally occurring inorganic compound consisting mainly of aluminum silicate and iron oxide hydrate. (This ingredient is not an approved colorant in the US or the EU).
What does it do?
Yellow Ocher is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Yellow Ocher is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yellow Ocher?
Yellow Ocher is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Yellow Ocher is a naturally occurring inorganic compound consisting mainly of aluminum silicate and iron oxide hydrate. (This ingredient is not an approved colorant in the US or the EU).
Is Yellow Ocher allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Yellow Ocher is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Yellow Ocher do in cosmetic products?
Yellow Ocher is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 11/09/2026