Mineral pigments

Other names: mineral pigments

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Mineral pigments, also known as mineral pigments, are substances of natural origin that occur in the Earth's crust. Examples of mineral pigments are iron oxides, titanium oxides, copper oxides and gold oxides. These pigments are widely used in many industries, not only for their colour properties but also for their stability, durability and non-toxicity.

Mineral pigments are mostly used in the cosmetics industry, where they have become popular due to their natural properties. They are the main ingredient in many make-ups, powders and lipsticks. In cosmetics, they are popular mainly because of their hypoallergenicity and health friendliness. Another major market for mineral pigments is the construction industry, where they are mainly used to colour building materials and coatings. Their chemical stability and resistance to sunlight make mineral pigments the ideal choice for exterior coatings and facades. However, their use can also be found in art paints, ceramics, glass or plastic. Despite their natural nature, mineral pigments are usually treated to increase their properties - for example, their resistance, colour intensity or dispersion.