DESCRIPTION: True Red (Water-soluble colourant) natural red colourant that is globally approved in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics with GRAS status. It is a deep-coloured red with carminic acid as its active agent (derived from cochineal insects). It is the most abundant colour used in lipsticks, blushes, eye shadows, etc for its red colour.
BENEFITS:
- Water-soluble – best used in water-based formulations over oils for better stability
- Natural
- Non-vegan
- Hi-tint/Intense red shade
APPLICATIONS: Creams, lotions, gels, serums, body scrubs, crème cleansers, lipsticks, lip tint, etc, for coloured formulations.
This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.