Natural Products & Raw Materials for the Cosmetic Industry » Cosmetic colorants
Cosmetic colorants are coloring substances used in cosmetic products to give them a specific color. They are used in a wide range of products such as makeup, skincare, hair care products, nail polishes, and personal hygiene products.
Due to their various properties, colorants can be used in both liquid products and pressed, emulsion, or gel formulas. Their selection depends on the cosmetic formula, the durability of the colorant, and the desired effect.
Types of Cosmetic Colorants
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Dyes of natural origin
Colors of natural origin are derived from plants, minerals or animal organisms. They are an alternative to synthetic dyes, especially in organic and organic products.
Inorganic pigments
Inorganic cosmetic pigments are chemically and physically stable, resistant to light, temperature and chemical agents. They are used for coloring various cosmetic products: makeup, skin care, nail products, hair dyes. Inorganic pigments consist mainly of minerals and metal oxides.
Oil-soluble dyes
Oil-soluble dyes for cosmetic coloring substances that dissolve in fats, oils and lipid bases, but do not dissolve in water. They are used in oil, fat and wax cosmetics, such as lipsticks, body oils, creams, emulsions, hair dyes and tanning cosmetics.
Organic dyes and lacquers
Organic dyes are intense, synthetic coloring substances that can be soluble in water, oils or exist as insoluble lakes. Lacs are formed by depositing the dye on an insoluble carrier, such as aluminum, calcium or metal oxides. As a result, lakes retain their color intensity, but do not dissolve in water or oils,
Pearl pigments
Pearl pigments give cosmetic products a pearlescent, metallic or iridescent effect. They have the ability to reflect and scatter light, so they create a shiny effect and multidimensional color depth.
Water-soluble dyes
Water-soluble dyes are synthetic or natural coloring substances that completely disperse in a cosmetic base. They are used in liquid and gel cosmetics, such as bath gels, shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes, as well as body cosmetics and makeup.
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