A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
Functions
Colorant
Colorant
Colorants give color to skincare products.
Colorant
Colorant
Colorants give color to skincare products.
Origin
Naturally occurring,
Naturally occurring
These are ingredients initially present in nature, such as elements (Zinc, Gold, or Silver), minerals, or water.
Naturally occurring,
Naturally occurring
These are ingredients initially present in nature, such as elements (Zinc, Gold, or Silver), minerals, or water.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
CI 77491 is the official name for the ingredient more commonly known as red iron oxide. This is an EU approved colorant used in a wide variety of products, from foundations and CC creams to lotions and face masks.
Sometimes red iron oxides are used as-is, being that they are not soluble in water or oil, but they are dispersible in each. However, they are more often coated with a hydrophobic, or oil-loving, layer to help more easily disperse them into the oil phases of various products.
