Vol. 26 (2016): (NE-1) Fotónica y óptica
Artículos de investigación

Color in cosmetics made with cochineal

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  • Gabriela Arroyo Figueroa,
  • Carlos Hernán Herrera Méndez,
  • Jorge Gustavo Dzul Cauich,
  • Lorena Vargas Rodríguez,
  • Vicente Peña Caballero
Gabriela Arroyo Figueroa Universidad de Guanajuato

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Carlos Hernán Herrera Méndez Universidad de Guanajuato

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Jorge Gustavo Dzul Cauich Universidad de Guanajuato

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Lorena Vargas Rodríguez Universidad de Guanajuato

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Vicente Peña Caballero Universidad de Guanajuato

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Published 2016-03-03

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Color in cosmetics made with cochineal. (2016). Acta Universitaria, 26, 3-7. https://doi.org/10.15174/au.2016.836

Abstract

There are a number of products obtained from the cochineal, including carmine which is used in oil-based products and cochineal extract used in water-based products. Both can be used in the manufacture of cosmetics. So the aim of this study was to measure the color of cosmetic products, shampoo and lipstick bullet, where the byproducts of cochineal were applied. The measurement was carried out using a colorimeter in the CIELab scale. Were observed the different values of the coordinates L *, a * and b * for the products.

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