Pigment | Synthetic, Organic, Inorganic (2024)

FAQs

Are pigments organic or inorganic? ›

Pigments may be organic or inorganic. The majority of inorganic pigments are brighter and last longer than organic ones. Organic pigments made from natural sources have been used for centuries, but most pigments used today are either inorganic or synthetic organic ones.

The Organic Hybrid Line and the Inorganic Mineral Line. Depending on your client's skin type and desired results you can select the best option for them, and all Hanafy pigments from both lines can be mixed for beautiful, bespoke results.

Our brand-new, 100% inorganic pigment line is a game-changer for clients seeking super natural results that fade gradually over time, allowing for flexible touch-ups and the option to change brow shape or color.

All Perma Blend pigments, including Tina Davies I ❤️INK, are a blend of both organic and inorganic pigments and are identified as a hybrid pigment line. Hybrid pigment formulations have a blend of both organic and inorganic pigment particles.

Organic compounds are derived from or produced by living organisms and have carbon-hydrogen covalent bonds. Inorganic compounds are derived from nonliving components, and generally have ionic bonds, lack carbon-hydrogen bonds, and rarely, if ever, contain any carbon atoms.

Is Ever After organic or inorganic? Our pigments contain both inorganics and synthetically modified organics, which offers easy implantation, vibrant colors, high lightfastness and longevity, and stable consistency. Is Ever After Vegan? Yes.

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is now the most commonly used white synthetic inorganic pigment. Iron oxides derived from natural sources (ores like hematite, magnetite, siderite, etc.) are the most widely used earth pigments.

Organic-based pigments are also more prone to fading with cooler blue or grey tones over time, whereas the iron oxides within inorganics can lead to brows fading to warmer, red tones.

Varying lightfastness: There are many different varieties of organic pigments, but most of them tend to hold up poorly when exposed to light. While some can resist light and heat exposure well, many will fade over time.

This is because Ultramarine is an inorganic pigment. Organic pigments often have an adverse affect on the dimensional stability of polyolefin mouldings. Ultramarine has many positive attributes that make it ideal for most plastics applications, but there are some potential problems to be aware of.

Are Phibrows pigments organic? ›

For Phibrows, it's a mixture of synthetic and organic pigment components so they last 1 – 2 years. They are also neutral meaning not too cold and not warm. They best represent the natural eyebrow color, and for microblading it's really best to stick to your client's natural hair color, so they are really perfect.

Monica Ivani by Li Pigments are In-organic, made from high quality synthetic iron oxides. They are pre modified, meaning they do not generally need to have any warmth added to them, but you may consider using something like Li Pigments Grey vanish or Li Pigments Ungrey to warm for certain skin types.

Developed using a higher standard organic and inorganic colorant, the formula has a water-based, creamy consistency that perfectly clings to the needle every treatment. The highly concentrated pigments ensure no splatter or pooling, and deliver fade-resistant, lasting colour.

Many inorganic pigments are prepared by the mixing of two colorless or lightly colored solutions of inorganic chemicals to produce a highly colored, insoluble precipitate of the desired pigment.

Understanding Mineral and Modern Pigments for Painters

Paint companies and chemists divide color pigments, used for making paints, into two distinct categories: mineral (made from natural sources known as inorganics) and modern (made synthetically known as organics).

Pigments are classified as inorganic and organic. Both pigment classes are insoluble in resins and therefore require high shear to become properly dispersed in a resin.

Organic pigments do not leave much room for error, and it can be easy to over-saturate if you are newer to cosmetic tattooing. Organic-based pigments are also more prone to fading with cooler blue or grey tones over time, whereas the iron oxides within inorganics can lead to brows fading to warmer, red tones.

Most dyes are organic compounds (i.e., they contain carbon), whereas pigments may be inorganic compounds (i.e., they do not contain carbon) or organic compounds. Pigments generally give brighter colours and may be dyes that are insoluble in the medium employed.