Beta carotene oil
Oil soluble antioxidant colourant that adds a warm orange-red tint and supports oil-phase stability. Ideal for face oils, body oils, balms, and lip products.
Beta Carotene Oil is an oil soluble antioxidant concentrate used to add a rich orange to red tone and support oxidative stability in oil based formulas.
It is typically supplied as beta carotene dispersed in a carrier oil, so it blends easily into facial oils, body oils, balms, lip oils, and oil serums.
This ingredient is intensely coloured and can tint the finished product quickly, so we recommend starting low and scaling slowly to your desired shade.
FEATURES
- Antioxidant support – helps slow oxidation in oil blends.
- Natural colour impact – creates a warm orange-red tint for premium-looking oils.
- Oil phase ready – easy to blend into anhydrous systems and oil phases.
- Low dose effect – small amounts deliver visible colour.
BEST FOR
- Face oils
- Body oils
- Oil serums
- Balms
- Lip oils
- Antioxidant boosters
FORMULATION GUIDELINES
| INCI | Beta-Carotene (and) Carrier Oil (grade dependent) |
|---|---|
| Type | Oil soluble antioxidant colourant concentrate |
| Solubility | Oil soluble |
| SAP Value | Depends on the carrier oil used in your grade (use carrier oil SAP value for soap calculations). |
| Iodine Value | Depends on the carrier oil used in your grade (use carrier oil iodine value for oxidation profiling). |
| Use Rate | 0.01–0.2% typical for colour and antioxidant boost. Increase carefully to avoid staining and excessive tint. |
| Best Phase | Oil phase / anhydrous base |
| pH Compatibility | Not pH dependent (oil phase ingredient). pH N/A for anhydrous systems. |
| Temperature Tolerance | We recommend adding below 45°C and avoiding prolonged heat to protect colour. |
| Pro Tip | Dose carefully. Beta carotene can stain and can transfer colour if overused in leave-on oils. Protect from light and air for better colour hold. Use amber packaging and minimise headspace. Pair with a supportive antioxidant system (example: tocopherol) for stronger long term stability in oxidation prone oils. |
| Appearance | Red to orange-red liquid |
| Stability Notes | Colour can fade with heat and light exposure. Keep packaging protective and run colour hold testing. |
| Storage | Keep sealed, cool and dry, away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration helps preserve colour. |
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