Ultramarines
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Ultramarines (blue, green, pink, red and violet) are synthetic pigments composed of complex sodium aluminum sulfosilicates having a typical formula Na(AlSiO)S with proportions of each element varying with each colour. To identify the colorant allowed for use in the European Union (EU), the INCI Name CI 77007 must be used.
Purpose
Inorganic pigments (of various colors) permanently listed by the FDA for external use only.
Rating
AVERAGE
Category
Coloring Agent/Pigment
INCI Purpose
HAIR DYEING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
Inorganic, synthetic pigments (of various colors) permanently listed by the FDA for external use only, including deemed safe for use around the eye area. Some sources of ultramarines are mineral, but the process of turning the raw mineral into various ultramarine pigments means it’s no longer a natural ingredient. That’s actually a good thing, because raw minerals extracted from the earth can contain heavy metals that pose a health risk.
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