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Jagua powder

Jagua powder

Natural blue color + Antioxidant protection

Genipa americana

€15,00 EUR
€15,00 EUR
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Description

Jagua extract powder : 95.16% Genipa Americana fruit extract, 4.84% Maltodextrin

The ultimate natural colorant: Jagua fruit powder creates intricate blue-black temporary tattoos lasting up to two weeks AND serves as an eco-friendly dye for crafts and cosmetics.

Primegreen's Jagua powder delivers wonderful natural dark blue coloring and skin-conditioning properties for innovative beauty formulations.

This finely milled powder extracted from the Genipa americana fruits contains high concentrations of natural Genipin* and antioxidants.

*Genipin reacts with amino acids and proteins in the skin or formulas to form a stable, skin-safe blue pigment.

Cosmetic applications:

  • Natural hair colouring formulations
  • Natural colorant in skin care products
  • Temporary tattoo and body art products

To know more, visit our Jagua Powder product page

Certifications

This Ingredient is Purely Natural

Certified organic
Ingredients certified according to EU regulation 2018/848 and 1235/2008 and imported with a Certificate of Inspection (COI) into the EU.

Purely Natural
Equally high-quality ingredients that are not imported as certified organic. Like certified organic ingredients, they are naturally sourced, meeting all requirements of Organic ingredients and are fully traceable.

Which certification option is best for you?
Whether Organic Certified or not, all our ingredients are natural, ethically sourced, and meet strict quality standards.
Our Purely Natural options are ideal when organic certification isn’t required to claim on your final product, but you do still require organic production and full traceability.

Applications

Natural color cosmetics, masks, tattoo gels, purple shampoos

Good for

Dull skin, redness, irritation, natural dye applications, sensitive skin

Shipping information

Shipment of your ingredients takes place under incoterm DAP (Delivered at Place). This means that your order gets delivered at your indicated delivery address. Risks related to loss or damage of the goods during transport is carried by Primegreen B.V. until the acceptance of the goods at the delivery address.

The ingredients have been imported and custom cleared into the European Union. This means that for any order to a delivery address in the European Union, no import tariffs are to be expected.

In case of loss or damage of your order, please reach out to info@primegreentrade.com.

Technical details

INCI name .......... Genipa Americana fruit extract, Maltodextrin
pH (1%) ............... 4.0 -7.0
Humidity (%) ....... <7%
Color intensity ..... 1.0 - 4.0
Water solubility..... Soluble

What sets Primegreen's Jagua powder apart

- Superior extraction process:

The juice is extracted from the fruit pulp, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Finally, it is dried by atomization.

- Sustainable sourcing:

Sourced from wild Jagua trees deep in the Amazon rainforest.

- Stability:

With exceptional stability and compatibility across multiple formulation types, it has remarkable colouring properties while delivering gentle skin conditioning benefits for up to 18 months.

HS Code & Origin

HS code Purely Natural: 13021970
Country of Origin: Peru

Quality

- Natural product.

- Extraction method: The juice is extracted from the fruit pulp, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Finally, it is dried by atomization.

- Fully Traceable: Origin guaranteed with direct sourcing partnerships.

- Quality control: Certificate of analysis available for each batch.

- Protected Packaging: Opaque containers preserve ingredient quality.

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Natural blue color + Antioxidant protection

A blue pigment-rich botanical extract for temporary tattoos and use as a natural colorant for cosmetics.

How does Jagua powder benefit your hair?

Provides natural pigment (dark blue) that neutralizes yellow tones; natural antioxidant.

Natural pigment Dark Blue Color Tone Correction Plant-based Color Antioxidant Protection

How does Jagua powder benefit your skin?

Plant-based blue pigment with antioxidant activity; ideal for natural or vegan products.

Plant-based Blue Pigment Antioxidant Protection

Ideal ingredient for:

  • Natural violet toning shampoo
  • Shampoo for Blond hair
  • Color-enhancing mask
  • Antioxidant hair tonic
  • Antioxidant facial mask
  • Temporary plant-based dye
  • Toning facial gel

Effects to formula

Features

Fine
Lightweight Powder
Dissolves Easily
Water-soluble

Benefits

Neutral

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Dark Blue

Responsibly Sourced

In Peru, this sacred fruit is known as 'huito' with the scientific name of 'Genipa americana'. Our Jagua Powder begins its journey deep within the lush rainforests of the Peruvian Amazon. The Huito tree grows up to 25 meters tall and is found in the Amazon regions of Peru.The tree is found especially in the 'várzeas', the part of the Amazon forest which lies next to rivers and is flooded annually for several months.

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Ingredient Credentials

Guarantees

Fully traceable Purely Natural Not tested on animals Vegan Responsibly sourced No deforestation

FAQs

Benefits & Applications

What cosmetic applications is Jagua Powder best suited for?

Jagua Powder is primarily used for: Temporary tattoo inks, Gel-based cosmetic tints, Natural color cosmetics (eyeliners, brow products), Botanical pigment formulations.

What are the advantages of Jagua Powder compared to synthetic dyes?

Jagua Powder provides a natural, plant-derived blue-black pigment with a clean-label profile. It offers strong color payoff without relying on synthetic dyes.

How is Jagua Powder used in natural color cosmetics?

It is typically dispersed into gel bases, humectants, or liquids to create stable pigment suspensions for cosmetic inks, eyeliners, brow tints, and artistic formulations.

Formulation & Technical Specs

Is Jagua Powder water- or oil-soluble?

Jagua Powder is water-dispersible.

How should Jagua Powder be dispersed in formulations?

1. Pre-dissolve in purified water or glycerin.

2. Homogenize until complete dispersion.

3. Incorporate into the aqueous phase.

4. Adjust final pH after full incorporation.

5. Add preservatives and antioxidants during the cooling phase.

What is the recommended usage rate for Jagua Powder?

LIQUID SOAP/SHAMPOO/SHOWER GEL: 0,05 - 0,5%

MASKS/CONDITIONERS/LEAVE-IN: 0,05 - 0,3%

CREAMS/LOTIONS W/O:0,02 - 0,2%

SERUMS/GELS/TONERS: 0,01- 0,1%

MAKEUP PRODUCTS: 0,1 - 2%

Technical note: intensity varies greatly with pH, light, temperature, presence of proteins/amino acids and type of matrix (gel, surfactant, emulsion).

What ingredients are compatible with Jagua Powder?

It works well with: Humectants (glycerin, aloe gel), Carbomer gels, Natural binders, Water-based systems, Oil-based systems require additional dispersants or are not ideal.

What are the color-sensitive parameters?

pH: Develop targeting a slightly acidic pH range of 5.0–6.5 and test extremes of your product

Light: The color tends to be sensitive to UV light (photodegradation/change in hue), so the use of opaque/amber packaging is recommended for the products

Temperature: Color loss/change may occur under heat stress; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures >45–50 °C.

Oxygen and metals: Oxidation and metallic traces can accelerate color change; the use of chelating agents, compatible antioxidants, and control of raw materials is recommended.





Are there precautions to apply to preserve the formula?

Powdered dye does not preserve the final product. In aqueous systems, treat it like any other cosmetic product with microbiological risks.