THE FASCINATION OF RED

摘要

Red has been a highly attractive shade in colour cosmetics for decades, regardless of fashion influences. A deep red for lips, nails or a discrete and transparent version as a blush colour is always very appealing. Red colourants are very common in make-up products as well as in personal care formulations. When formulating this specific colour, stability aspects are truly the most critical consideration. Colourants, such as dyes or pigments, may be unstable in certain media, due to light exposure, or they may require a special manufacturing process. Regional specific regulatory requirements may additionally limit the freedom of choice for certain applications.