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Colored Chapstick that does not tint the lip
I have been asked for some different colored lip balms but they do not want the lip balm colors to tint the lips.
I have absolutely no experience with color cosmetics beyond basic colored soaps. If i were to use FD&C colors or D&C colors, would they tint the lips?
On the other hand, if i do want the pigment to tint the lips, what more do i need to add?
This is still very prelim stuff so I do not have a formal formula but assume it is a vegan, petrolatum free, oil based lip balm.
Any advice would be appreciated!!
Thank you!
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3 Replies
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Color cosmetics isn’t my wheelhouse but my thinking is: go the dye route for no tint (lakes if your formula is anhydrous, though I’d be concerned these might have some payoff) - if you are US based check the allowed dyes/lakes for contact with mouth Part 74, Subpart C:
Alternatively look at burts bees or similar commercial product you want to mimic and check what ingredients they are using.
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Having no tint on the lips is as simple as using less pigment. You can have enough to colour the balm (very little is needed), but not tint the lips.
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Joy said:Having no tint on the lips is as simple as using less pigment. You can have enough to colour the balm (very little is needed), but not tint the lips.Exactly ! Use very little pigment just to show a bit of color on your product. Experiment with very low concentrations. I’m sure you will find the right amount with a little experimentation. I use 1.5% pigment in my lip balms.