Coloring Silk Sunscreen Formulation to Flesh Tone
Question
I have ordered raw materials for a silk sunscreen formulation based on the myskin formula.
I would like to add color to achieve a 'flesh tone'.
- What specific colorants should I use?
- What quantity or percentage should I use?
Answer
Subject: Coloring Silk Sunscreen
Achieving a specific flesh tone for your silk sunscreen formulation requires careful color matching, as the exact colorants and quantities needed depend heavily on the base formula and the desired shade.
Generally, cosmetic flesh tones are created by blending pigments such as:
- Iron Oxides (Yellow, Red, Black, Brown)
- Titanium Dioxide (for lightening and opacity)
To get a flesh tone that matches your desired shade, you would typically need to blend a combination of these pigments. The precise ratio and total amount needed for your specific myskin silk sunscreen formula cannot be determined without testing and knowing the exact composition of the base.
Recommendation:
It is best to consult with the supplier of the myskin silk sunscreen formula or a cosmetic formulator. They can provide specific guidance on suitable colorants and starting usage levels for their particular base formula.
Always start with very small amounts of pigment and add gradually, blending thoroughly and testing the color in small batches until you achieve the desired shade.