Iron Oxide
Iron oxide is a naturally occurring mineral used widely in cosmetics and personal care products including make-up. Available in red, yellow, black and brown colors, the most common use for this formulation is in the coloration property, safety and stability of the formulation.
BENIFITS :
Iron oxides have been popular pigments used in make up and even besides coloring properties, iron oxides can afford additional protection against UVA rays and, therefore, are useful in some cases of sunscreens. It is widely used due to its non-toxic properties and is generally esteemed for low skin irritation and allergenicity in comparison to the synthetic color.
SKIN TYPES :
Iron oxide is approved to be safe for all skin types and is patented in a wide range of cosmetics.