Indigo Root – Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
Price range: $4.75 through $62.50 USD
INCI: Indigofera Tinctoria Root Extract
Indigo Root, sourced from the Indigofera tinctoria plant, is a natural botanical extract valued for its deep blue-violet pigment and skin-soothing properties. Traditionally used in herbal remedies, it offers both vibrant natural coloration and functional skin benefits in cosmetic formulations.
Derived from the roots of Indigofera tinctoria, Indigo Root has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and natural dyeing. In cosmetics, it provides a rich, plant-based pigment that ranges from soft lavender to deep indigo tones, depending on formulation pH. Beyond its coloring ability, Indigo Root is rich in natural compounds that can help calm irritated skin, making it ideal for sensitive or reactive skin formulations.
Its versatility allows formulators to create unique, naturally tinted products while incorporating the botanical’s gentle, skin-conditioning qualities. Indigo Root works well in both skincare and haircare applications, adding a distinctive hue and plant-powered benefits without synthetic dyes.
Product Benefits
Natural plant-derived pigment for unique blue-violet tones.
Gentle skin-conditioning and soothing properties.
Antioxidant activity to help protect against environmental stress.
Vegan and biodegradable ingredient option.
Compatible with natural and clean beauty formulations.
Formulation Advice
Recommended usage: 0.05% – 2.0% depending on desired color strength. A little goes a long way!
Solubility: Dispersible in oil and emulsions; may require glycerin slurry for even dispersion in water-based systems.
Add during the cool-down phase to preserve pigment integrity.
Color can shift based on pH — experiment to achieve desired hue.
Protect from excessive UV exposure to prevent fading.
Applications
Creams, lotions, and balms.
Cleansing balms and masks.
Hair masks, conditioners, and scalp treatments.
Soothing serums or spot treatments for sensitive skin.
Herbal-infused bath products.
Regulatory & Compliance
IMPORTANT~ It is important to remember that colorants are strictly controlled in the US by the FDA and in many parts of the world. This item along with most if not all plant extracts that you may want to use to impart color to a formula, can not strictly be used for this purpose. They must be used for their active, therapeutic effects as their main function…the ability to color the formula merely considered an “added bonus” or a secondary auxiliary effect.
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INCI: Indigofera Tinctoria Root Extract
Use: 0.05 – 2.0%
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