Pigments and dyes are listed as cosmetic grade OR non-cosmetic grade. What's the difference?

Difference Between Cosmetic and Non-Cosmetic Colors

A cosmetic grade color additive is one that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in cosmetics. Any color additive which has not been so approved would be considered non-cosmetic (or, "technical grade").

If you are a soap maker, you may use both cosmetic, and non-cosmetic grade color additives for your projects, because the FDA does not consider soap a cosmetic. This is great news because there are some really fabulous neon colors which are very popular because they are bright, stable and non-bleeding. While they are not cosmetic grade, they are safe for soap and shown to be non-toxic.

GoPlanetEarth.com has a great selection of both cosmetic and non-cosmetic grade soap colors.

* Denise Marks is the president of Nouveau Designs LLC which offers one of the most extensive selection of quality soap supplies and on the Net. She is an experienced soap maker and owner of one of the largest soap mold manufacturing companies worldwide. Visit GoPlanetEarth.com for a complete listing of soap making supplies.

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	Pigments and dyes are listed as cosmetic grade OR non-cosmetic grade. What's the difference? A cosmetic grade color additive is one that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in cosmetics. Any color additive which has not been so approved would be considered non-cosmetic (or, "technical grade"). If you are a soap maker, you may use both cosmetic, and non-cosmetic grade color additives for your projects, because the FDA does not consider soap a cosmetic. This is great news because there are some really fabulous neon colors which are very popular because they are bright, stable and non-bleeding. While they are not cosmetic grade, they are safe for soap and shown to be non-toxic. GoPlanetEarth.com has a great selection of both cosmetic and non-cosmetic grade soap colors. * Denise Marks is the president of Nouveau Designs LLC which offers one of the most extensive selection of quality soap supplies and on the Net. She is an experienced soap maker and owner of one of the largest soap mold manufacturing companies worldwide. Visit GoPlanetEarth.com for a complete listing of soap making supplies. ©2001-2009 Nouveau Designs All Rights Reserved.
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