A dry colorant should be mixed into a liquid before use. You can mix each colorant into water, glycerin or oil. Color listings will give the preferred vehicle for a carrier. Based on our tests we make these recommendations. All the colors you find in our catalog are a cosmetic grade.
Some colors are mineral pigments and others are organic dyes.
Pigments are usually dispersed in oil or glycerin. More colorant is needed when using pigments. Dyes color by imparting a color to other items. Easter eggs are colored by using dyes. You may even remember the colored counter tops, hands and clothes that were near the dye cups.