If you are used to make up, we are ready to bet that you have a favorite lipstick, a favorite blush, or a favorite eyeshadow. You see where we want? We tell you about colors, and in this case pigments in cosmetics. Indeed, whether in make-up or care-care, there are color variations for all tastes; Bordeaux, carmine, cherry, coral, raspberry, garnet, purple, red-orange, ruby, vermilion, vermilion, ... just for color " red Represent dozens of colors obtained thanks to pigments. So what are the different existing pigments?
Lexicon of pigments and dyes
A pigment is a colored powder from the brief of substances natural And synthetic. On the historical side, natural pigments are those that have served men for millennia to color their clothes, cosmetics, drapes and others. Subsequently in the 19th century, industrialists began to develop cheaper and less expensive synthetic pigments.
In cosmetics, pigments are used more particularly than dyes because they do not have this covering capacity. However, for an eyeshadow or a lip balm it is the quality of the coloring of the color that is necessary, while the dye will not hold its promise of carnation. There are 2 types of pigments: natural pigments and synthetic pigments.
Synthesis pigment identity card
Used commonly in conventional cosmetics, synthesis pigments are easily recognizable in INCI compositions thanks to their name " Here »Followed by 5 figures which correspond to their clean color. Several studies have shown that these pigments were potentials allergenic And carcinogenic Because of their oil -derived manufacturing mode.
Apart from UNITED STATES and at Canada Where regulations are vigured against the use of synthetic pigments in cosmetics specially designed for eyes, and therefore affixed near mucous membranes.
There are 2 types of synthetic pigments:
- Pigments from mineral chemistry
Based on non-hydrocarbon chemistry, including rocks, precious / semi-precious and metals such as carbon, zinc oxide, iron oxides, etc.
Annotated " CI 77xxx In the INCI list of ingredients.
- Pigments from organic chemistry
Based on carbon chemistry with elements such as perylènes, azoics, phtalocyanins and quinacidons.
The problem of synthetic pigments therefore comes from their danger for the skin And in particular the sensitive areas of the face such as mouth or eyes. The substances that constitute these colors are not recommended because from petrochemicals, some are made from oil see waste industrialists ... enough to cool down our desire to buy a low -end makeup palette. Avoid This kind of pigments is to avoid risks of health difficulties (allergies, redness, cancer, ...)
Natural pigment identity card
Historically, men have always used elements of natural origin to bring color to different objects, paintings, dyes, food. In the organic makeup sector, one of the fundamental principles is to use pigments or dyes of natural origin; The available color palette may seem reduced but now innovations in the compositions allow brands to offer more varied shades. Annotated " CI 75XX In the INCI list of ingredients.
There are 3 categories of natural pigments:
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Minerals
Pigments from precious or semi-precious stones (Lapis-Lazuli, Azurite), land and rocks (ocher). -
Plants
Pigments from vegetable materials, plants, flowers or leaves. -
Animal origin
Pigments from certain insects (cochenilles) or certain deer wood animals, sepia.
One of the clichés on natural and/or organic cosmetics brands is the lack of efficiency of care or makeup cosmetics. However, natural pigments are all Also powerful that synthetic pigments and their advantage lies in their agreement with the needs of our skin. Avoid synthetic ingredients is to avoid damage from the petrochemical industry and therefore avoid deteriorating your skin or even your health. Why be content with conventional cosmetics with controversial ingredients while more and more brands of natural and/or organic cosmetics are emerging on the market?
The lip balm under manufacture at Melāhuac has been formulated with a natural pigment from the beet. The color is bright and the coverage sufficient to hold throughout the day. To ensure even more comfort as to the origin of the products, we decided to have the balm under the logo certified Natural cosmos, with a total of 100% of ingredients of natural origin.