Safe Colors and Preservative for Children's Lip Gloss

To make lip gloss for children, it's important to choose safe ingredients. Based on the type of base you are using for your lip gloss, here are the recommended types of colors and a suitable preservative:

Safe Colors

The type of color you should use depends on whether your lip gloss base is water-based or oil-based.

• For Water-Based Lip Gloss: Use cosmetic color dyes (DYE). Examples include Acid Orange 7, Acid Yellow 3, Acid Red 52, and Black Color Powder (Water-Soluble).
• For Oil-Based Lip Gloss: Use pigment colors. Examples include D&C Red No.27 Lake (india), Red Cabbage Pigment (Natural Pigment Powder), and Purple Sweet Potato Pigment (Natural Pigment Powder). D&C Red No.27 Lake is specifically suitable for lip gloss and mixes well in oil.

Preservative

If your lip gloss formula contains water, you must use a preservative to prevent microbial growth. A recommended option is Mild Preserved Eco™. This ingredient is gentle, non-irritating, and not classified as a preservative by the FDA, which allows for "preservative-free" claims. It can be used in both water-based and oil-based formulas (by dispersing in oil).

• Recommended Usage Rate: For general cosmetic formulas, use Mild Preserved Eco™ at 1.0-1.5%. It should be mixed in the last step of the formula.

Remember to always perform a challenge test before producing and distributing your cosmetic products to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of the preservative in your specific formula.