BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number	89957-43-7
EINECS/ELINCS No:	289-561-2
COSING REF No:	74509

Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient known for its vibrant red color. Also called annatto extract or simply annatto, it is primarily used in personal care and cosmetics as a natural colorant. Bixa Orellana Seed Extract can be mixed along with other colorants to form a range of hues and shades, from yellow to orange. This ingredient can be found in products like soaps, shampoos, lotions, and makeup. Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is also valued for its antioxidant properties. It guards the skin against damage that is caused by free radicals. The chemical formula of Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is C₂₅H₃₀O₄.

Who supplies BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT ?

AQIA

What is BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT used for?

Bixa Orellana Seed Extract has a rich red color that serves as a natural colorant in a range of makeup and personal care products. Since it is plant based, it is good for natural cosmetics and is also quite mild on the surface of the skin. Apart from being a colorant, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is also an antioxidant and a masking agent that helps keep the skin healthy and protected from free radicals and UV radiation. It is quite beneficial for masking any strong or unpleasant odor of other ingredients in a cosmetic formulation.

Origin

Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is derived from the seeds of the Bixa Orellana plant. The plant belongs to South America and is also called the lipstick tree due to the vibrant red color of its seeds. These seeds are crushed and ground to extract the color and active compounds using solvents such as ethanol or hexane. The resulting extract appears as an oily liquid that is dark red-brown to red-purple. This extract can be further processed and purified to create a standardized cosmetic ingredient.

What does BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT do in a formulation?

Antioxidant
Cosmetic colorant
Masking
Skin conditioning

Safety profile

Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is a safe ingredient and has been used for ages in the cosmetic industry. It does not have any significant adverse effects and is good for the skin. A patch test can be performed but it is not recommended for this ingredient. Bixa Orellana Seed Extract is also vegan since it is derived from plants.