What it is
This is a stable, water-insoluble inorganic pigment that provides a soft blue-green hue. It is used in small amounts to tint or color-correct cosmetic products, including tinted sunscreens. Its insolubility makes it resistant to bleeding and fading.
Safety & warnings
As a trivalent chromium pigment it is generally considered low in reactivity and is widely permitted as a cosmetic colorant within regulated purity limits. It is not the same as hexavalent chromium, which is a sensitizer; cosmetic-grade material is controlled for impurities.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic inorganic pigment based on hydrated chromium(III) oxide.
Questions everyone asks
What is chromium hydroxide green used for?
It is a green inorganic pigment used to color cosmetics or fine-tune the shade of tinted products.
Does it dissolve in the product?
No, it is an insoluble pigment that is dispersed rather than dissolved, which helps it resist bleeding.