What pigment is used in soap? What is the best colorant for soap?
1. Natural plant pigments for soap
Natural plant pigments for soap have good dyeing effect. They can be easily dispersed, to make soap attractive and increase the nutritional components. Common plant pigments include: camellia, purple cabbage flowers, grape skin, calendula, etc. Some natural pigments may react with other ingredients to change colors. They must be used carefully.
2. Synthetic pigments for soap
In addition to natural plant pigments for soap, synthetic pigments are used in soap. They are usually subject to chemical treatment. They are stable at different temperatures and PH values, so they are suitable for soap dyeing. Common synthetic pigments include: food colorants, cosmetic colorants, etc. They are mainly red and purple.
Mica Powder
Pearl Powder
Iron oxide powder
Titanium dioxide Pigment
1. Preparation of tools and raw materials: alkali, vegetable oil, hot water, alcohol, measuring glass, thermometer, stirrer, etc.
2. Weighing of alkali: calculate the appropriate proportion of alkali by the weight of vegetable oil. Generally, alkali accounts for 10-20% of vegetable oil.
3. Dissolution of alkali in hot water: add alkali into hot water and stir them until alkali is completely dissolved.
4. Weighing of vegetable oil: select the appropriate vegetable oil according to the soap requirements, and weigh it with the measuring glass.
5. Mixing of vegetable oil and lye: add vegetable oil into lye, stir them and then add flavor and colorant.
6. Stirring and heating: stir the mixture with a blender and heat it until it boils. Then stop heating.
7. Cooling: transfer the hot mixture into cold water, and conduct stirring until the mixture drop to the appropriate temperature.
Soap colorant is a chemical for colored soap. It is usually in the powder or pigment form. It can make soap more attractive to stimulate customers’ desire to buy. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the impact of soap colorants on human health.
Soap coloring powder pigments mainly have two functions:
(1) coloring to make soap more attractive;
(2) pH adjustment to neutralized alkaline ingredients, thereby reducing skin irritation.
Common chemicals in soap coloring pigments include synthetic dyes and natural dyes. Chemicals in synthetic dyes are often found in food, cosmetics, plastic products, etc. Long-term exposure to these chemicals may do chronic harm to the human body. Natural dyes are safer. However, some natural dyes may cause allergic reactions to some people.
To protect the skin, soap pigments of high quality and good reputation should be chosen Pay attention to the following to purchasing soap pigments:
1. Ingredients: wherever possible, choose natural soap pigments that do not contain harmful chemicals.
2. Brand: choose a famous brand with good reputation instead of unfamous small-scale manufacturers.
3. Color: choose natural colors instead of too bright or dazzling colors.
4. Irritation after use: try the product with hands to check whether it causes discomfort. Stop using the product in case of any irritation.
In short, we should choose safe and healthy soap pigments and pay close attention to the skin, to adjust the use of these pigments and protect our health.
– Pearlescent soap is essentially made in the same way as ordinary soap. Raw materials include oil (such as vegetable oil or animal fat), alkali (such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide), pearlescent powder, and water.
– Dissolve oil in alkali to generate a soap base through saponification. Then add pearlescent powder into the soap base and stir them to form a uniform mixture.
– Finally, put the soap into a mold. The final product is finished after cooling and curing.
Mica powder has several functions in soap, including:
1. Anti-inflammatory sterilization: mica powder has some effects of anti-inflammatory sterilization. It can inhibit bacterial growth and kill some bacteria, which is conducive to the skin treatment of bacterial infection.
2. Moisturizing: mica powder can replenish the moisture to increase the skin elasticity and overcome dryness and desquamation.
3. Cuticle removal: the products containing mica powder can help remove cuticle, thereby making the skin smoother.
4. Sleep improvement: although this is not directly mentioned in search results, mica powder may be helpful in sleep improvement based on other known benefits.
5. Skin improvement: mica powder can accelerate skin metabolism, which can solve the problems of acne, dark skin tone and the like to some extent.
6. Fillers, caking inhibitors, colorants and opaque agents: as a functional component, mica powder mainly plays an auxiliary role in soap and other products.
7. Beauty increase and prevention of skin disease caused by ultraviolet radiation: mica pearlescent pigments are not only beautiful, but also can effectively reflect ultraviolet rays to reduce the impact on skin.
8. Stability improvement: mica powder has caking resistance and stability to maintain the texture and appearance of soap.
Mica powder plays a variety of roles in soap from basic skin care to additional sensory experience, to improve the user experience and effects of soap.
What are industrial pigments? Industrial pigments are for industrial products. In addition to visible colors in industrial production, they are used for product marking, anticorrosive
What is smalt pigment? Smalt pigments are semi-finished products for handicrafts, collectively known as base smalt. They are made with a variety of raw materials
How to use Titanium Dioxide for Soap Making? Titanium dioxide is a common additive. Titanium dioxide for soap has many advantages, such as color change, brightening, and sunscreen protection. It
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