Coloring Cream Green Without Staining Skin

To color your beige cream green without the color transferring to the skin, you should use a special type of water-soluble color known as EasyWash™.

Water-soluble colors dissolve in the water phase of the cream. The EasyWash™ type is specifically designed not to stain or stick to the skin surface, making it ideal for your requirement.

• Recommended Product: D&C Green No.5 (CI 61570) EasyWash™ is a suitable option.

• Mixing: Add a very small amount of the EasyWash™ color to your cream. If you are making the cream from scratch, add it to the water phase. If adding to a finished cream, you can dissolve a tiny amount in a few drops of water first before incorporating it into the cream. Start with a minimal amount and add more gradually until you achieve the desired green color in the cream.

• Effect on Beige Color: Since EasyWash™ colors are water-soluble, they primarily interact with the water phase of your cream. The beige color in your foundation is likely from pigments (like iron oxides or titanium dioxide) which are typically oil-dispersible or surface-treated and reside in the oil or solid phase. Therefore, adding a water-soluble color like EasyWash™ should not significantly affect the performance or the beige color that appears on your skin when applied, as the green color will largely wash off or not adhere to the skin surface.

Using an EasyWash™ type color ensures the cream itself is green, but the color does not transfer and stain your skin, preserving the original beige foundation effect.