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Frequently Asked Questions
Do
Peacock colors work in both Low pH and High pH products?
Yes they do! Unless it is stated on the bottle, or unless
you use Soap Blue, or Tricky Blue, you should have no problem with using
these dyes in products of varying pH's. That's one of the reasons
they're so easy to use.
Do I
need to dilute Peacock Dyes to use them?
No. They are ready to use as is. There is no need to
dilute the dyes. However when you are using them in lotions or
creams, remember that they are super concentrated, and a little goes a
long way. We suggest you use 1 to 2 drops per pound of lotion or
cream.
Are
your dyes "superior" to the other dyes on the market?
It would be silly, obnoxious and arrogant of us to say that.
Our products speak for themselves and our customers know a good thing when
they see it.
Will
these colors in the product fade over time?
Exposure to direct sunlight will cause anything to fade.
Given enough time, your clothes and even your automobile will fade in
direct sunlight. If you participate in outdoor craft shows, you
probably know this already. We suggest using a canopy and requesting
a shady spot if available.
Will
these dyes work in melt and pour soaps? Will they bleed?
Yes. Our dyes will work in melt and pour soaps and they will
bleed over time. You may want to check out our new line of NON
BLEEDING colorants for melt and pour soaps. They're called Peacock
M&P.
How
much dye do I use per pound of soap?
The amount of dye used will vary depending on the color intensity
you wish to achieve. Generally 1/8 of a teaspoon of dye will color a
5 pound batch of soap a nice pastel color. If you are making a
smaller batch, start by adding a few drops at a time and continue until
you reach the color you want. Be sure to write the number of drops
down so you can repeat this color in the future if you wish to do so.
My
soap does not look like the color it is supposed to be? What
happened? And what do I do now?
Don't worry. Newly made soap is very alkali. As soon
as the alkalinity drops to a pH of around 10, the color will change.
Your soap will be the color you chose in 12-24 hours.
I used titanium dioxide in my
soap to get a white soap and then I added Peacock Dyes. How come I
my soap is a pastel color?
Titanium dioxide is the most powerful whitening agent you can use.
There is no way you can get brilliant colors when using titanium dioxide
in your soap recipe.
How
do you know what color you will get with a Milk Soap?
There is no way for us to know what color you may end up with in a
milk soap. Milk based soaps tend to go tan or brown because of the
sugars and proteins in the milk. There are as many way to make
milk soaps as there are milk soap makers. There are just too many
variables. We recommend doing small test batches using your
technique and formulation to see if the dyes will work in your particular
milk soap.
What is the maximum amount of
dye that should be used in a product?
Good manufacturing guidelines state that your product should not
dye or color other items if that is not their intended use. For
instance, when soap containing dye is used in conjunction with wash cloth,
a small amount of colored soap is deposited on the cloth. The cloth
may appear to be colored, but in actuality, it isn't. The soap
should rinse off the cloth and not leave the color behind. However,
if your wash cloth ends up dyed a different color by your soap, then
you're using too much dye.
Are
Peacock Dyes available without preservatives?
No, they aren't. Anything with water in it has the potential
to mold and grow bacteria so we must include a preservative.
What
is the shelf life your dyes?
Peacock Dyes have a shelf life of 2 or more years. We suggest
replacing your dyes after two years.
Where can I find INCI information for Peacock Dyes?
It's listed on the label of the individual bottles.
Can
Peacock colors be used in candles, lip balms or lotion bars?
No. Our dyes are water based and will not work in these products.
Can
Peacock colors be used in salt or sugar scrubs?
Yes they can. Color the salt or sugar first and let it dry.
Then add your oils. It's easy!
Are
Peacock dyes available in larger sizes?
Yes they are. Write us an email and we'll be happy to help
you.
I
have all the colors listed on the label in the INCI information. Can
I mix these and make my own colorants?
Yes, you can to that. However, you probably won't be able to achieve
the same colors that are available with Peacock Dyes. Not only have
we spent hundreds of hours researching and blending dyes, the dye raw
materials come in different potencies and strengths. The odds of someone having
the same strength dyes and guessing our exact formula is not very good.
But, good luck to you anyways, and if you keep the dyes in solution, don't
forget your preservative!
Have a question or comment?
Please send us an
email.
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