Solubility and Dispersion of Natural Pigments in Oil
Asked by: diana.hanyt
On: November 16, 2021
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Answered
Question
Are natural pigment powders such as Beet Root Red, Red Cabbage, Purple Sweet Potato, and Red Monascus Pigment soluble or dispersible in polar or non-polar oils?
Answer
Solubility of Natural Pigments
Based on the product descriptions, the following natural pigments are soluble in water and should be mixed into the water phase of your formulation:
- Beet Root Red Pigment
- Red Cabbage Pigment
- Purple Sweet Potato Pigment
- Red Monascus Pigment
This indicates that these pigments are not soluble or dispersible in oil (both polar and non-polar). They are designed to be incorporated into water-based formulations.
