New Color Effects from Sun Chemical

Sep 23rd, 2015

Jeb Gleason-Allured

Ingredient: INTENZA color effects: Poppy Red, Hyacinth Blue and Sunflower

Company: Sun Chemical

Applications: Cosmetics

Claims: The new color effects added to the INTENZA line are certified organic colorants with an alumina substrate resulting in striking hue and chroma without the need for intense grinding and milling. These pigments are free of additives and preservatives with heavy metal specifications that surpass global regulatory requirements.

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