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Couleurs de Plantes Genipa
- INCI Name
- Genipa Americana Fruit Extract
Couleurs de Plantes Genipa was used for body painting. The fruit was also part of the traditional food as syrup or beverage. The dye extract is now used in cosmetic products and natural tattoos or food (jellies, jams – America). The main dye is Genipa genipin (iridoid) from the hydrolysis of geniposide. Genipa also contains tannins.
Product families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
- Dyes
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
- Botanical Ingredients & Extracts
Other characteristics
- Dye Type
- Cosmetic Dyes
- Functions
- Dye
- EINECS Number
- 310-127-6
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Active Component
- Tannins
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Dye
