Natural Colorant ”LINABLUE”(Cosmetic Pigment)

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Natural Colorant ”LINABLUE”(Cosmetic Pigment) Natural Colorant ”LINABLUE”(Cosmetic Pigment)

A vivid blue, naturally derived pigment extracted from spirulina (cyanobacteria). Its key component, phycocyanin, offers antioxidant benefits, and the pigment is certified to COSMOS organic cosmetic standards and Halal requirements.

About Natural Colorant ”LINABLUE”(Cosmetic Pigment)

A natural blue colorant derived from algae, produced by water-only extraction of phycocyanin from spirulina (cyanobacteria).

Drawing on the vitality of algae that have existed on Earth since ancient times, it offers a vivid blue color derived from phycocyanin and ingredient properties known for antioxidant activity. Produced without organic solvents, it can be safely used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations, from skincare to makeup.

A natural blue colorant with a vivid, bright blue appearance and striking fluorescent color under black light.

  • Main component: phycocyanin
  • Offers visual appeal and properties associated with expected antioxidant potential.

Compatible with the COSMOS standard for organic cosmetics and halal certification.

For general certification information, please refer to COSMOS.

A blue colorant derived from algae and extracted with water from the cyanobacterium spirulina.

  • No organic solvents are used in the extraction process.
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Property data

Antioxidant activity

Suppresses lipid peroxide formation.

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Antioxidant activity (graph image)

DIC's Advantages

Cultivation on our own farms

A reliable raw material managed consistently from cultivation through extraction. Its natural origin makes it suitable for products with a natural positioning.

Water extraction and spirulina production

We established large-scale outdoor spirulina cultivation technology and have achieved stable production for more than 40 years. LINABLUE is a blue colorant extracted from spirulina using water. At annual production of 900 tons, CO₂ fixation from DIC Group spirulina production is 1,530 tons per year.

Certification support

Certified under the COSMOS standard for organic cosmetics and halal certification, with some products excluded.

For general certification information, please refer to COSMOS.

Compliance with regulations and standards worldwide

We consider diverse cultures and values while supporting compliance with regulations and standards in each country.

Vivid, bright blue

A natural colorant characterized by a clear, transparent blue.

Fluorescent properties

It fluoresces when exposed to black light.

Comparison with other blue colorants (LINABLUE vivid blue)

Vivid blue expression

LINABLUE enables a “vivid, bright blue” color appearance.

Fluorescent appearance under black light

Fluorescent effect

It has the property of exhibiting fluorescent coloration when exposed to black light.

Major Applications

Primary applications

Color makeup

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Face makeup

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Personal care

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Clean beauty
Natural cosmetics

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Product Lineup

Natural Colorants Lineup (Product List for Subpage)
Natural colorants lineup
Brand Product name Color Key ingredient Details
LINABLUE LINABLUE G1-S blue Spirulina-derived phycocyanin Details
SunPURO Natural SunPURO Natural Annatto O N70-5590 orange, red Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (and) Annatto (CI 75120) Details
SunPURO Natural SunPURO Natural Annatto A N70-5440 orange, red Water (and) Annatto (CI 75120) (and) Potassium Hydroxide Details
SunPURO Natural SunPURO Natural Chlorophyll P N61-6625 Green Maltodextrin (and) Chlorophyllin-copper complex (CI 75810) Details
SunPURO Natural SunPURO Natural Chlorophyll A N61-6245 Green Water (and) Polysorbate-80 (and) Chlorophyllin-copper complex (CI 75810) (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Potassium Hydroxide Details
SunPURO Natural SunPURO Natural V Black ACI-3000 Black Glucose, CI 77268:1, Water, Potassium Hydroxide Details
SunPURO Natural SunPURO Natural Coconut A ACI-8220 White Water (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) oil (and) Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate (and) Sucrose (and) Citric Acid (and) Beta-carotene (and) Tocopherol (and) Potassium Sorbate Details
SunPURO Natural SunPURO Natural Carotene O N70-2317 orange, red, yellow Beta-Carotene (CI 75170), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopherol Details
SunPURO Natural SunPURO Natural Carotene BTO N70-2527 orange, red Beta Carotene (CI 40800), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Details

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers to frequently asked questions about LINABLUE.

Abbreviation and Terminology Guide

A guide to abbreviations and terminology frequently used on this page.

Spirulina
A type of cyanobacteria and the main raw material for LINABLUE.
Phycocyanin
The main component of LINABLUE, a blue pigment protein with expected antioxidant potential.
Natural colorant
A general term for colorants of natural origin.
Water extraction
A method of extracting colorants from spirulina using water without organic solvents.
Fluorescence
The property of emitting light under black-light irradiation. Useful for effect applications.
COSMOS (organic cosmetics standard)
A European certification framework for organic cosmetics.
Halal certification
Certification of conformity based on Islamic law.
INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients)
An international ingredient naming system used for product labeling and compliance checks.

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