Achiote Extract
Primary Function
Colorant
Health Score
7/10
Eco Score
7/10
Also Known As
bixa orellana extract, annatto
About Achiote Extract
Bixa orellana seed extract providing natural orange-red pigmentation. Rich in carotenoids and traditionally used as a body paint.
Formulation Role & Skin Benefits
Achiote Extract is selected for formulations requiring providing visual appeal to products or decorative coverage on skin, delivering enhancing aesthetic presentation and providing cosmetic coverage.
Best suited for all skin types, selecting non-comedogenic pigments for acne-prone skin. Typical formulation context: color cosmetics, makeup, tinted skincare, and colored cleansers.
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