Decorative cosmetics for the skin, hair and other appendages (such as lips and nails) sold today are primarily used to beautify or cover minor, visible defects. These decorative cosmetics help to emphasize the natural beauty of the face and body and are becoming increasingly important in today's society. The coloring agents used in the development and manufacture of decorative cosmetics are vital for them to perform their primary function. Cosmetic colors are added to cosmetics to not only color the cosmetics themselves, but also to color the skin (or its appendages) of decorative cosmetic users. One particular point to note, however, is that the market regulations for the products being developed must be carefully checked to ensure that the cosmetic color ingredients used in decorative cosmetics are legal in those markets.
Applications
Cosmetics colors have a high application value in the field of cosmetics. They can be used in the following types of cosmetics to enhance their visual aesthetic perception.
| Lipstick | Lip Gloss | Lip Liner | Lip Balm |
| Blushers | Foundation | Compact | Eyeliner |
| Eyeshadow | Mascara | Nail Paint | …. |
Our products
Alfa Chemistry is a professional manufacturer and supplier of cosmetic colors. We offer the widest range of cosmetic colors for all types of cosmetics, including FD&C and D&C dyes, FD&C and D&C aluminum lakes and mineral pigments.
FD&C (Food, Drug and Cosmetic) and D&C (Drug and Cosmetic) dyes are color additives that are soluble in water, oil, alcohol or glycerine. They produce very bright, intense colors. A main list of the FD&C and D&C dyes that we can offer is shown below.
 FD&C and D&C Dyes |
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| Product Name | Color Sample | Color Index Number | Color Index Name |
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| FD&C Blue No. 1 | 
| 42090 | Brilliant Blue FCF |
| D&C Green No. 5 | 
| 61570 | Acid Green 5 |
| D&C Green No. 6 | 
| 61565 | Solvent Green 3 |
| D&C Green No. 8 | 
| 59040 | Solvent Green 7 |
| D&C Orange No. 4 | 
| 15510 | Acid Orange 7 |
| D&C Orange No. 5 | 
| 45370:1 | Acid Orange 11 |
| FD&C Red No. 4 | 
| 14700 | Disodium Salt |
| D&C Red No. 17 | 
| 26100 | Sudan III |
| D&C Red No. 21 | 
| 45380:2 | Solvent Red 43 |
| D&C Red No. 22 | 
| 45380 | Acid Red 87 |
| D&C Red No. 27 | 
| 45410:1 | Solvent Red 48 |
| D&C Red No. 33 | 
| 17200 | Acid Red 33 |
| FD&C Red No. 40 | 
| 16035 | Allura Red |
| FD&C Yellow No. 5 | 
| 19140 | Tartrazine |
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | 
| 15985 | Sunset Yellow |
| D&C Yellow No. 10 | 
| 47005 | Acid Yellow 3 |
| D&C Yellow No. 11 | 
| 47000 | Solvent Yellow 33 |
- The color samples shown in the table are only approximate.
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Note: FD&C dyes are the dyes especially for the foods, drugs and cosmetics industry. D&C dyes are the dyes especially for the drugs and cosmetics industry.
An aluminum lake, or simply lake, is an insoluble material that tints by dispersion. Aluminum lakes are produced by coloring an aluminum salt substrate using FD&C and D&C dyes. They are oil-dispersible and can be mixed with oils and fats. A main list of FD&C and D&C aluminum lakes that we can offer is shown below.
| FD&C and D&C Aluminum Lakes |
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| Product Name | Color Sample | Color Index Number | Color Index Name |
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| D&C Red 6 Ba Lake | 
| 15850:2 | Pigment Red 57:2 |
| D&C Red 7 Ca Lake | 
| 15850:1 | Pigment Red 57:1 |
| D&C Red 21 Al Lake | 
| 45380:3 | Pigment Red 90:1 |
| D&C Red 22 Al Lake | 
| 45380:3 | Pigment Red 90:1 |
| D&C Red 27 Al Lake | 
| 45410:2 | Pigment Red 174 |
| D&C Red 28 Al Lake | 
| 45410:2 | Pigment Red 174 |
| D&C Red 30 Al Lake | 
| 73360:1 | Pigment Red 181 |
| D&C Red 30 Talc Lake | 
| 73360:1 | Pigment Red 181 |
| D&C Red 33 Al Lake | 
| 17200:1 | Acid Red 33 |
| D&C Red 34 Ca Lake | 
| 15880:1 | Pigment Red 63:1 |
| FD&C Red 40 Al Lake | 
| 16035:1 | Pigment Red 273 |
| FD&C Yellow 5 Al Lake | 
| 19140:1 | Pigment Yellow 100 |
| FD&C Yellow 6 Al Lake | 
| 15985:1 | Pigment Yellow 104 |
| D&C Yellow 10 Al Lake | 
| 47005:1 | Pigment Yellow 115 |
| FD&C Blue 1 Al Lake | 
| 42090:2 | Pigment Blue 78 |
- The color samples shown in the table are only approximate.
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Note: D&C aluminum lakes are synthetic dye pigments especially for the drugs and cosmetics industry. FD&C aluminum lakes are synthetic dye pigments especially for the foods, drugs and cosmetics industry.
Mineral pigments are pigments that are created by combining and heating naturally occurring elements. They are light resistant, opaque, but less shiny. A main list of mineral pigments that we can offer is shown below.
| Mineral pigments |
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| Product Name | Color Sample | Color Index No. |
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| Red Iron oxide | 
| 77491 |
| Yellow Iron oxide | 
| 77492 |
| Black Iron oxide | 
| 77499 |
| Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide | 
| 77510 |
| Ferric Ferrocyanide | 
| 77510 |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 
| 77289 |
| Chromium Oxide Green | 
| 77288 |
| Titanium Dioxide | 
| 77891 |
| Blue Ultramarine | 
| 77007 |
| Violet Ultramarine | 
| 77007 |
| Pink Ultramarine | 
| 77007 |
| Green Ultramarine | 
| 77013 |
| Manganese Violet | 
| 77742 |
- The color samples shown in the table are only approximate.
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