Botanical Name: Indigofera tinctoria

Form: Fine green-blue powder – high colour strength

Colour: Vibrant green-blue (deepens to true blue in formulations)

Purity: 100% pure leaf powder – no fillers or additives

Stability: Bleed-free, pH-stable (4.5-10), lightfast

Solubility: Oil-dispersible for soap; water-dispersible for cosmetics

Shelf Life: 2+ years when stored cool and sealed

Grade: Cosmetic-safe

• True Blue Tones: Rich, vibrant colour without synthetic dyes – perfect for ocean and denim effects.
• Bleed-Free Performance: No migration in swirls or layers when properly dispersed.
• Stable & Lightfast: Holds colour through saponification and cure; resists fading.
• Versatile Colourant: Excellent in cold-process, melt & pour, mineral makeup, and lip products.
• Natural & Gentle: Plant-based and non-irritating for skin-contact cosmetics.
• Creative Freedom: Creates tiger stripes, deep blues, or subtle undertones.

• General Handling: Store sealed in a cool, dark place away from moisture/light.
• Skin Contact: Gentle and non-irritating; patch test for sensitivity.
• Ingestion: Not for consumption.
• Allergies: Rare; plant-derived – test if concerned.
• Eyes: Avoid dust; rinse thoroughly with water.
• Environmental: Biodegradable and natural.
• First Aid: Rinse skin/eyes with water; seek advice if needed.

Is natural indigo powder safe for soap and makeup?
Yes – 100% cosmetic-grade Indigofera tinctoria, skin-safe for soaps and colour cosmetics.

How much to use in cold-process soap?
1-3% of oils (0.5-1.5 tsp per 500g batch); disperse in lightweight oil and add at light trace for bleed-free swirls.

Does it bleed or migrate in soap designs?
No – pH-stable and bleed-free when dispersed; colour deepens during cure.

Can it be used in melt & pour or eyeshadow?
Yes – 0.5-1% in M&P (glycerine dispersion); 5-15% in mineral makeup for rich blue pigment.

How does the colour develop?
Green-blue powder turns true blue in alkaline soap; stable pH 4.5-8.5 in cosmetics.

Is it lightfast and long-lasting?
Yes – resists fading for 12+ months when stored away from direct sun.

Can it create tiger stripes or bold contrasts?
Absolutely – layer undispersed powder or use in swirls for dramatic effects.

How to disperse for best results?
Mix 1:3 with lightweight oil (jojoba/grapeseed) before adding to batter.