Essentially Natural Red Iron Oxide

• INCI Name: CI 77491
• Ingredient: Red Iron Oxide
• Colour: Earthy red
• Form: Fine pigment powder
• Solubility: Insoluble
• Cosmetic Grade: Yes
• Vegan Friendly: Yes
• Suitable For: Oil-based formulas, soaps, bath products, lotions, shower gels, shampoos and cosmetic colour blends
• Colour Tip: Blend with titanium dioxide to create softer red or pink-toned shades
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place

• Colouring soaps and bath products
• Adding earthy red and terracotta tones to cosmetics
• Creating natural-looking skin-tone blends
• Blending with black, brown and yellow iron oxides
• Tinting oil-based formulations
• Colouring lotions, shower gels and shampoos when properly dispersed
• Adjusting the warmth and depth of cosmetic shades

This Product Is For:

• Makers creating earthy red and terracotta cosmetic shades
• DIY soap, bath and body-care projects
• Formulators blending natural-looking colour palettes
• Projects requiring a cosmetic-grade vegan pigment
• Colour work that needs warm, muted tones

This Product Is Not For:

• Water-soluble colour expectations
• Bright neon or vivid primary-red results
• Direct use as a finished cosmetic without formulation
• Products where pigment dispersion has not been tested

• As a Cosmetic Pigment: Disperse into a suitable phase or formulation base.
• In Oil-Based Formulas: Pre-disperse thoroughly in a small amount of oil before adding it to the full batch.
• In Soaps and Bath Products: Add gradually until the preferred shade is reached.
• For Shade Blending: Combine with other iron oxides to create warmer, deeper or more skin-like tones.
• To Lighten the Shade: Blend with titanium dioxide for softer reds, pinks or muted terracotta tones.
• Processing Tip: Mix thoroughly to minimise speckling and uneven colour.
• Testing Tip: Make a small test batch first, as the final colour will depend on the base and pigment concentration.

• For cosmetic formulation use only
• Do not ingest
• Avoid inhaling the powder or creating airborne dust
• Wear suitable respiratory and eye protection when handling fine powders
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store sealed in a cool, dry place
• Test finished products for colour stability, staining and suitability before use or sale

Q: Is Red Iron Oxide water soluble?
A: No. It must be dispersed through the formulation rather than dissolved.

Q: What colour does it produce?
A: It creates warm earthy reds, rusts and terracotta-style tones rather than bright or neon red.

Q: Can it be mixed with other pigments?
A: Yes. Blend it with other iron oxides or titanium dioxide to adjust depth, warmth and lightness.

Q: Why should it be pre-dispersed?
A: Pre-dispersion helps distribute the pigment more evenly and reduces visible speckling or colour streaks.