Natural Extracts for Coloring Cream
Asked by: wisediq
On: July 14, 2019
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Are there any active ingredients that can impart colors other than white or cream to a cream formulation, without using pigment powders?
Answer
Natural Extracts for Coloring Creams
While many intense colorants are in powder form, there are natural extracts that can impart color to your cream formulation and may also offer additional benefits, fitting the idea of an "active ingredient" that provides color. These are typically water-soluble powders derived from plants or natural sources.
Some examples include:
- Turmeric Extract Curcumin Yellow Color: Provides a yellow hue. Turmeric extract is also known for its antioxidant properties.
- Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin Blue Color: Offers a blue color. Spirulina extract can have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Pumpkin Natural Water Soluble Color: Gives an orange to yellow color, derived from pumpkin extract which contains carotenoids with antioxidant activity.
- Strawberry Natural Water Soluble Color: Imparts a red to pink color, coming from strawberry extract which is rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and Vitamin C.
These natural colorants are mixed into the water phase of your formulation. While they are in powder form, they are distinct from synthetic pigments and are derived from natural sources that may contribute beneficial properties to the product.
