This luxurious natural pigment gloss is absolutely beautiful. Carmine is a natural dye which is made from the dried bodies of a female insect called the Cochineal (Coccus Cacti). Carnmine has been used for centuries to color textiles and cosmetics. It is the best alternative I have found for replacing red dyes, however it is not vegan.
For more information about this red insect dye and to determine your view on carmine check out these articles:
http://gentleworld.org/natural-colors-carmine-cochineal/
http://www.amybutlergreenfield.com/A%20Perfect%20Red_Mexico.html
Ingredients:Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Carmine (75470), Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.
