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Caramel

Caractéristiques

INCI
Caramel
CAS
8028-89-5
EC
232-435-9
Fonctions
cosmetic colorant, masking
Restr. de l'UE
IV/146

Для кого подходит

Application Area
▲ Face ▲ Body ▲ Hair ▲ Scalp ▲ Eyes ▲ Lips
caramel (color). the substance obtained by controlled heat treatment of food-grade carbohydrates. food-grade acids, alkalies, and salts may be used to assist carmelization. food-grade antifoaming agents may be used in an amount not greater than that requi

Descriptif

Caramel in cosmetics is the same familiar ingredient used to give foods their warm brown color. It is made by carefully heating food-grade sugars until they darken, creating a stable coloring material that can be used in a wide range of personal care products. In skincare and haircare, caramel is mainly there for appearance: it adds a golden, amber, or brown tint to formulas such as lotions, cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, makeup, and self-tanners, helping products look richer or more natural.

Caramel does not function as a classic active ingredient for skin or hair, so it is not typically included for moisturizing, anti-aging, or repair benefits. That said, it can be useful in products aimed at people who prefer a more natural-looking color or a warm-toned formula without synthetic dyes. It may also help brands adjust the visual shade of a product to better match a botanical or “natural” positioning.

Caveats: caramel is generally used in very small amounts, but as with any ingredient, sensitive users can still react to a finished formula because of the full ingredient blend, not caramel alone. If you are choosing products for very reactive skin, it is worth checking the complete ingredient list rather than focusing on the colorant by itself.

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Synonymes
[Caramel ˜Caramel Caramel (Color) Caramel (Colorant) Caramel (Colour) Caramel (Natural Colour) Caramel (No Color Index Specified) Caramel (Parfum) Caramel (Plant Based Pigment) Caramel* Caramel** Caramel+ D&C Caramel 050