Carmine
Category: Pigment
Brief description: A bright red pigment derived from the crushed cochineal insect.
Benefits: Provides a vibrant, natural red color in products like lipstick and blush.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, though some individuals may have an allergy to carmine.
Target audience: Any cosmetics user looking for products with vibrant red pigment. Not suitable for vegans due to its origin.
Chemical composition: Primarily composed of carminic acid.
Physical aspect: Red powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with most other cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Varies depending on the product, generally used in low concentrations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: May cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics in the U.S., EU, and many other regions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Obtained from insects, which raises ethical considerations for some consumers.
Brief description: A bright red pigment derived from the crushed cochineal insect.
Benefits: Provides a vibrant, natural red color in products like lipstick and blush.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, though some individuals may have an allergy to carmine.
Target audience: Any cosmetics user looking for products with vibrant red pigment. Not suitable for vegans due to its origin.
Chemical composition: Primarily composed of carminic acid.
Physical aspect: Red powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with most other cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Varies depending on the product, generally used in low concentrations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: May cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics in the U.S., EU, and many other regions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Obtained from insects, which raises ethical considerations for some consumers.
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