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  • Colored Chapstick that does not tint the lip

    Posted by Cosmetic_Chemist on November 1, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    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!

    Devesh327 replied 5 months, 1 week ago 4 Members · 3 Replies
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  • evchem2

    Member
    November 2, 2022 at 12:31 pm

    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.

  • Joy

    Member
    December 16, 2022 at 6:20 am

    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.

  • Devesh327

    Member
    December 29, 2022 at 8:46 am

    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.