How Cosmetic Creams Get Their Color

Cosmetic creams primarily get their color from added colorants. These are specific ingredients, often pigments or dyes, that are approved for use in cosmetic products.

While it is true that chemical reactions between ingredients can sometimes cause a product's color to change over time (this is usually an unintended side effect, like oxidation), cosmetic manufacturers intentionally add colorants to achieve the desired look for the product.

Examples of cosmetic colorants include synthetic dyes and pigments, as well as natural colorants like Cuttlefish Ink Black Powder or Caramel Color EasyWash™.

Using approved cosmetic colorants allows formulators to create a wide range of colors safely and consistently.