Besides preservatives and fragrances, this ingredient is also essential to know!

Imagine a world without color—it would be dull and lifeless. Color is one of the key sensory indicators, and in food or cosmetics, different colors can lead people to associate various ingredients, flavors, and even effects with the product. Vibrant fruits and vegetables With the rise of the "additive-free" concept, "colorants" have been demonized by consumers. But what exactly are colorants, what risks do they pose, and are natural colorants really safer? 01. Colorants in Cosmetics Colorants are substances added to products to give them the desired color. Based on their source and properties, they are divided into synthetic organic colorants (including dyes, lakes, and pigments), inorganic pigments, and natural colorants. Synthetic Organic Colorants: These mainly refer to dyes, most of which are synthesized from aromatic hydrocarbons, byproducts of coal distillation, hence they are also known as tar dyes. Examples include Amaranth and Tartrazine. Inorganic Pigments: These have strong coloring power, opacity, and durability, such as titanium dioxide and carbon black. There are also pigments like mica and bismuth oxychloride that create a pearlescent effect. Natural Colorants: These are primarily...