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  • Solving the problem of color loss in products

    Posted by laingoc381 on October 31, 2024 at 3:21 am

    <font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>in my herbal shower gel formula there is a dye used, whether I tried natural or synthetic dyes it still loses color when exposed to natural light. I am having a headache wondering if it is photolysis or oxidation or is there any other reason? I really hope to get help?</font></font>

    raymonddhomps replied 1 week ago 3 Members · 7 Replies
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  • ketchito

    Member
    October 31, 2024 at 6:11 am

    If it happens right away, then UV is not to blame; but if it happens gradually or only in a UV chamber and your package is transparent, then you need a UV filter.

    • laingoc381

      Member
      October 31, 2024 at 9:22 pm

      <font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>I tried adding antioxidants or TiO2 but it didn’t work. Should I add a complexing agent to keep the color durable?</font></font>

      • ketchito

        Member
        November 1, 2024 at 8:04 am

        TiO2 is not water soluble, so it won’t help. Instead, you could use something like benzophenone-4. Also, add some chelant just to be safe. But again, if the issue comes from an stability in your formula, then that’s a different story. You should check at the rate of color change.

    • laingoc381

      Member
      October 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm

      In my opinion, when I use natural colors, when exposed to UV rays, it stimulates the energy of the molecules, leading to the breaking of double bonds, causing color change. So do you think there is a way to solve it from the solution itself?

  • ketchito

    Member
    November 1, 2024 at 8:07 am

    It’s normal for chromophores to absorb radiation and have a change in color. If that’s your situation, then a water soluble UV filter is needed. But again, there are different reasons to color change, so chek properly which one that is.

  • laingoc381

    Member
    November 11, 2024 at 3:13 am

    oki,thanks a lot,my problem has been solved satisfactorily

  • raymonddhomps

    Member
    November 15, 2024 at 11:08 am

    Color loss in your herbal shower gel could result from photolysis or oxidation. Protect your formula by adding UV absorbers, antioxidants, or adjusting the pH for better dye stability. For product reviews, Luminess Air reviews https://luminess-air.pissedconsumer.com/review.html offers beauty tools like airbrush makeup systems. Check out customer experiences on PissedConsumer to compare pros and cons and share insights to guide your purchases.

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