NATURAL PIGMENTS ASA SOURCEOF LIPSTICKS COLOURS: A FUTURE PROSPECT

Abstract

Manufacturers are being pushed to search for safer and more sustainable alternatives due to rising awareness about the toxic effects of synthetic ingredients used in cosmetics. Synthetic lipsticks contain toxic dyes and heavy metals that may cause injury and harmful long-term effects. In this case, natural pigments from plant sources could be a good alternative. This study demonstrates the potential of plant-based pigment as a colourant for lipsticks. Colors obtained from Bixa Orellana, Terminalia Catappa, Ixora. Beta vulgaris, Daucus carota and coccinea are common formulation herbs.Carotenoids, anthocyanins, and betalains are examples of natural colorants that give formulations beautiful shades.

Moreover, they may also exhibit activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, thus promoting lip health. They don’t harm both human as well as animal health. Despite their advantages, PEG surfactants also have some disadvantages such as less stability, less shelf life, sensitivity to pH, temperature, light.Continuous development of improved/advanced extraction techniques and biotechnological innovations enables the promise to enhance stability of these pigments. Therefore, they provide functional, sustainable alternatives to synthetic dyes and have the vast potential to become a key ingredient for future cosmetics formulation.