Advantages of organic dyes and lacquers:
- Give intense and vivid colors
- They come in a wide range of colors
- They can be used in water- and oil-based cosmetics, in addition to lacquers, which are resistant to dissolution, so they are used in waterproof products with extended shelf life
Types of organic dyes and lacquers
RED AND PINK DYES
Used in lip cosmetics, blushes and nail polishes. These include, for example: C.I. 12085 (Red PR), C.I. 15850 (Ruby CA, Ruby AL, Ruby BA), C.I. 45410 (Rosebay, Red 10B).
YELLOW AND ORANGE DYES
They impart warm tones to color cosmetics. They are used in eye shadows, nail polish and hair cosmetics. Examples: C.I. 19140 (Yellow, Tartrazine), C.I. 15985 (Mandarine, Orange High Strength).
BLUE, GREEN AND PURPLE DYES
Used in eye cosmetics, hair sprays and styling products. Among them can be mentioned: C.I. 42090 (Turquoise Blue, Brilliant Blue FCF), C.I. 77742 (Purple Violet, Violet RR),





