Organic, Inorganic, and Hybrid Pigments

When it comes to categorizing pigments, it's crucial to recognize the varying ways the term "pigment" is used depending on the context. In the world of Permanent Makeup (PMU), a pigment in its end product form inside a bottle comprises multiple components. These include colorants like pigments, lacs, and dyes, carriers like water, glycerin, and alcohol, and additives like stabilizers, thickeners, or preservatives. Sometimes, pH adjusters are also used to maintain the level of acidity or alkalinity. Let's break down the types of colorants further. Pigments are characterized as insoluble, large particle-sized, UV stable, and providing matte colors. Conversely, lacs...