Triple dye is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
Triple dye is an antiseptic initially used for the treatment of burn victims during the Second World War. It later came into use in general medicine. A commercial implementation was as a constituent of "over-the-counter" antiseptic soaps and handwashes.