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Colours skin care - Colours used in making Cosmetics and Skin Care Products. Aromantic Ltd UK supply all the raw materials, courses, information and equipment you need to make your own natural skin care, cosmetic, make up, spa, bath, hair, massage and aromatherapy products. From beginners to professionals.

Colours used in making Cosmetics and Skin Care Products

Colours for skin care

It is important to remember that using truly natural colours is not always possible, as they are very limited in their use as they are only water-soluble. In addition, they are not light fast, so fade easily. Some Natural Colours, while they work very well, and are considered a much safer alternative to the more carcinogenic colours which have been removed from the list of EU approved Colours, are also derived from animals. An example of this is Carmine (crushed beetles), which is now an almost ubiquitous Red Colour used by the cosmetic industry. The only Pearlescent Reds we currently have available are Bordeaux Red, Strawberry Red and Red Brown.


"I am currently setting up my own business and have always found it very hard to access a lot of the raw materials I require especially colour pigments. Discovering Aromantic has solved this problem."
Sharon Pitman

 

So, in short, we stock the most natural colours possible, but have to stock some synthetic colours too in order for you to have a wide range of colours for different uses.

Colours for Cosmetics

Colour is both an important and an enjoyable part of making your own cosmetics. Getting the right colour for the right product is important ’s eye.

Colours suitable for cosmetics can be arranged in three categories: Organic; Inorganic; and Natural.

Colours are classified as either Organic, or Inorganic, depending on the chemistry. This should not be confused with the term “Organic”, which refers to growing methods without the use of artificial pesticides, etc.

Organic Colours

Organic Colours were originally called coal tar or anilines because they were derived from coal sources. However, today almost all Organic Colours are synthetic and are available as either water-soluble, oil-soluble or insoluble agents in all kinds of shades.

Inorganic Colours

Inorganic, or “non-living”, Colours are composed of insoluble metallic compounds, which are either derived from natural sources such as the earth (e.g. China Clay, Carbon Deposits, Iron Oxides (Browns, Blacks, Reds, etc.), Ultramarines, Chromium Oxide Green, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Kaolin Clay, and so forth), and some are then subjected to high temperatures and sometimes bonded chemically with another element, such as Titanium Dioxide. Confusingly, the Natural Colours, also known as mineral pigments, derived from the Earth, are not considered natural because they are “inorganic” and have been treated or altered on a molecular level but other suppliers, and we, will call them natural even though this is not “technically” correct. Inorganic Colours do not have the same kinds of health risks as Organic Colours. However, Inorganic Colours are not available in the range of shades that the Organic Colours offer, and they are not water soluble, which limits their range of applications.

Natural Colours

Natural Colours are derived or come directly from plant or animal sources, such as:
Seeds (Annatto); Roots (Turmeric); Carbohydrates (Caramel) ; Leaves and stems (Henna);
Vegetable (such as Red Cabbage Beetroot juices, and Carrot Oil Extract); Fruits (Grape juice); Algae (Beta Carotene); Insects (Carmine).

Selecting Aromantic Colours based on your product formulation

Whether Natural Synthetic, or Natural and treated in some way, all of Aromantic’s colours are deemed safe for use in cosmetics as per the European Union’s Cosmetic Regulations and all of them have been used safely for between 20-30 years.

Blue Azulen (INCI name: Matricaria recutita) is a totally natural Blue Colour extracted from German Chamomile. It is used to add a Transparent Blue Colour to Soaps.

Aromantic’s Colours for Non-Water Based Products (NWB) should be used for non-water-based products such as Fizzy Bath Bombs, Bath Salts, Massage Bars, Bath Melts and other Solid Products. These Colours are based in Propylene Glycol, which does not contain any water. Suggested dosage is 3-6 drops per 100ml.

Aromantic’s Colours for Water-based Products (WB) should be used for Solid Soap, Liquid Soap, and water-based products such as Hair Shampoo and Foam Bath. These Colours are based in water. Suggested dosage is 2-6 drops per 100ml.

Note about both NWB and WB Colours:

These Colours are not light sensitive, so will not “bleed” and discolour your bath or sink. They are synthetic but considered safe for adding to food products. Only a small amount is needed, as the Colours are very strong.

Aromantic’s Normal Pigments are powdered Colours mainly used for oil-soluble products, which add colour to the skin, such as Mineral Make-up, Powders and Foundation Creams. We classify some of our Normal Pigments as natural, and some are naturally derived but may be treated in some way (See Inorganic Pigments). They are not suitable for water-soluble products such as Liquid and Solid Soaps as pigments sink to the bottom. They can also discolour your sink or bath. However, Titanium Dioxide is a Normal Pigment, which works well for colouring Solid Soaps white, without discolouring sinks or baths.

Aromantic’s Pearlescent Pigments are totally natural, inorganic. Although they are pearlescent in effect, they are not derived from mussels or pearl. Our suppliers classify some of them as Synthetic because, even though they are derived from natural sources, they undergo chemical bonding at high temperatures and so no longer consider them natural. To further complicate matters, each Colour may contain a totally natural, untreated Pigment, such as Mica, as well one that has been bonded with an element at high temperature, e.g. Titanium Dioxide. So, our classification system, although “technically incorrect”, will still use N for natural and the relevant letter following that to show how it has been extracted or treated. Pearlescent Pigments are ideal for use in Mineral Make-up, Lipsticks and Creams. They also work well for solid soap and fizzy bath bombs. You can use them for Liquid Soap, but as with all powdered pigments, they will sink to the bottom if the consistency is not thick enough. When used in solid soap, they produce a lovely, semi-transparent effect.

Note about all Colours

Since many factors can affect the stability and activity of Colours (e.g. Surfactants, pH value, etc.), it is important to bear in mind that you may get different results with the same amount of a specific Colour when used in different formulations.

We hope this has helped to clarify things for you. You can also download a PDF version of the EU Cosmetic Regulations as well as the 2003 Revisions.


Product
Colour
Food
Solid Soap Bath melts
Liquid Soaps, Shampoos, Foam Baths
Fizzy Bath Bombs
Bath Salts
Mineral Make-Up, Mascara, Creams
Lipsticks, Lip balms
Food Colourings (from supermarkets) Good as a food colour Can be used but fades in the light Can be used but fades in the light Can't be used because of water content Can be used but fades in the light Doesn't function Doesn't function
Colours for Non Water-Based Products (NWB) Not allowed to be used in food Good for Soaps & Bath Melts Like all pigments, they sink to the bottom if viscosity is low Best colour for Fizzy Bath Bombs Can be used Doesn't function Doesn't function
Colours for Water-Based Products (WB) Is a food colour but synthetic Very good and easy to use Good for all types of Liquid Soaps, Shampoos, Foam Baths, etc Can't be used because of water content Best choice but colour the salt first Doesn't function Doesn't function
Colours - Pearlescent Colours Not allowed in food (but not poisonous) Gives good and hot colour Sinks to the bottom if viscosity is low Good for Fizzy Bath Bombs Can be used Made for Mineral Make-up Made for Lip products
Colours - Normal pigments Some colours can be used - see E numbers Can be used in small amounts in Solid Soaps but can stain baths & sinks Sinks to the bottom if viscosity is low Can discolour baths & sinks Can discolour baths & sinks Made for Mineral Make-up Made for Lip products
Titanium Dioxide Can be used in food Makes soap white Sinks to the bottom if viscosity is low OK Not necessary An important Colour for Mineral Make-up An important colour for Lip products

 

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