Carmine Powder – Natural Color

Sustainability/Formulation

The cochineal from which the carmine powder is produced is indigenous to South America.Together with the company that harvests and produces this material in Peru, we have enjoyed a long relationship of service and excellent color shade matching to cosmetic industry. As we work with partners in other parts of the world, we are sensitive to the socio-economic climate inherent to their places of production. In an effort to create sustainability with our product in the local economy of Peru, we keep our prices at a level that makes harvesting cochineal a viable alternative to harvesting plants for drugs, and bolsters local employment. Nearly 50,000 farmer are employed in Peru in service to this industry. Our prices nevertheless remain competitive in the market, and as a result, we have enjoyed relationships with larger producers of cosmetics based on our reputation for fairness to our clients. Amerilure remains one of the largest volume suppliers of carmine powder to the cosmetic industry. We are confident that we will be able to provide you with this product to your satisfaction, and according to your specifications.

Varieties

  • Pink Type
  • Gold Type
  • Purple Type
  • High Tint
  • Blue Shade Carminic Acid
  •  Acid Stable Carmine
  •  Carmine Solutions
  • Carmine Blends in Talc, Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].