Food coloring Olive, 10 ml

Food Color Olive: A Natural Touch for Your DIY Cosmetics

Food Color Olive is a versatile pigment derived from natural sources, offering a beautiful olive green hue. It's perfect for adding a touch of nature to your homemade cosmetics, particularly soaps and other DIY projects.

Why Choose Food Color Olive?

• Natural Origin: Derived from natural sources, it's a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes.
• Vibrant Color: Provides a rich, olive green color that enhances the visual appeal of your products.
• Easy to Use: Dissolves easily in water and glycerin, making it convenient to incorporate into your formulations.
• Food-Grade Quality: Ensures safety for external use, particularly in products that may come into contact with the mouth, such as lip balms.

Applications of Food Color Olive in Cosmetics

• Soap Making:
  • Cold Process Soap: Add the colorant to the lye solution before combining it with the oils.
  • Hot Process Soap: Incorporate the colorant into the soap batter before pouring it into the mold.
• Bath Bombs: Add the colorant to the dry ingredients before mixing with the wet ingredients.
• Lotion Bars: Incorporate the colorant into the oil phase before adding the wax.
• Lip Balms: Add a small amount of colorant to the oil phase for a subtle tint.
• Body Scrubs: Color your scrubs with food color for a visually appealing product.
• Bath Salts: Add a few drops of food color to the salt mixture to create colorful bath salts.

Recipe: Olive Oil Soap with Olive Food Color

Ingredients:

• Olive Oil: 30%
• Coconut Oil: 20%
• Palm Oil: 15%
• Castor Oil: 5%
• Lye: 10%
• Distilled Water: 10%
• Olive Food Color: A few drops

Equipment:

• Stainless steel pot
• Silicone molds
• Thermometer
• Safety goggles and gloves

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Lye Solution: Carefully measure the lye and distilled water. Slowly add the lye to the water, stirring constantly.
2. Combine Oils: Melt the olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and castor oil in a double boiler.
3. Combine Phases: Once both phases reach approximately 100°F (38°C), slowly pour the lye solution into the oil mixture, stirring constantly.
4. Trace: Continue stirring until the mixture reaches trace, a thick and creamy consistency.
5. Add Color: Add a few drops of olive food color to the trace and mix well.
6. Pour into Molds: Pour the soap batter into your desired molds.
7. Curing: Allow the soap to cure for 4-6 weeks before use.

Tips for Using Food Color:

• Start with a Small Amount: Add the colorant gradually to achieve your desired shade.
• Test Before Adding: Test the color on a small batch of soap or cosmetic product before adding it to a larger batch.
• Store Properly: Store food color in a cool, dark place to maintain its color and potency.

By using food color olive, you can create beautiful and unique homemade cosmetics that are both effective and visually appealing.