Indigo Powder
Blue Indigo Powder – Natural Plant Dye for Soap & Cosmetics Australia
Premium Natural Indigo Powder | Natural Blue Soap & Makeup Colourant
Indigofera Tinctoria | Vibrant Blue Pigment | Bleed-Free & Stable
Elevate your soap and makeup with premium natural indigo powder. Perfect for creating vibrant blue designs, this plant-based colourant delivers rich, stable tones that won't bleed – ideal for cold process swirls and colour cosmetics.
Soap & Cosmetic Applications
Enhance your creations with natural indigo powder – provides true blue pigment without bleeding.
- Cold Process Swirls: 1–3% of oils (0.5–1.5 tsp per lb) for ocean-deep blues
- Eyeshadow Pigment: 5–15% in mineral base — mix with shea butter for creamy texture
- Melt & Pour Colour: 0.5–1% dispersed in glycerine with sodium lactate for translucent sapphire
Other Creative Uses
Explore beyond soap – natural indigo powder is versatile for natural beauty crafts.
- Lip Stain Base: 2–5% for cool blue undertones in balms
- Nail Polish: 3–8% for deep, plant-based navy shades
- Tiger Stripe Soap: Layer undispersed powder for bold contrast
Why Choose Our Natural Indigo Powder?
- 100% Indigofera tinctoria – pure leaf powder, no fillers
- Vibrant green-blue hue – excellent colour strength
- Bleed-free in soap – pH stable through saponification
- Cosmetic-grade – safe for skin & colour cosmetics
- Lightfast & stable – long-lasting results
Frequently Asked Questions
Is natural indigo powder safe for soap & makeup?
Yes — 100% cosmetic-grade Indigofera tinctoria, skin-safe, TGA-compliant for soap and colour cosmetics.
How much indigo powder do I use in cold process soap?
Use 1–3% of oils (0.5–1.5 tsp per lb). Disperse in 1:3 lightweight oil (grapeseed/jojoba) and add at light trace for clean, bleed-free swirls.
Does it bleed or fade in soap designs?
No bleeding when properly dispersed. pH-stable through saponification (9–10); colour deepens during cure. Lightfast 12+ months if stored away from direct sun.
Can it be used in melt-and-pour soap or eyeshadow?
Yes — 0.5–1% in M&P (glycerine dispersion); 5–15% in mineral makeup for rich blue pigment. Stable pH 4.5–8.5.
Does it ship across Australia?
Yes — delivery Australia-wide.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin or sunny climates?
Yes — non-irritating, plant-based. Mix with coconut oil for gentle blue balms; store finished products shaded in hot Aussie conditions.
Related Products
- Natural Soap Colourants Australia
- Botanicals
- Cold Process Soap Supplies
- Natural Colour Additives Australia
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