Caramel

Caramel (also known as CI E150a, INCI: Caramel) is a versatile ingredient, finding applications across food, skin, and haircare. In the culinary world, caramelization of sugar adds rich color and a complex depth of flavor to an array of dishes. From desserts like crème brûlée and caramel apples to savory sauces and glazes, caramel imparts a luscious sweetness and distinctive bittersweet notes.

Caramel can add a natural tan, beige or off-white colouration and its natural humectant properties help retain moisture, making it a useful ingredient in moisturizers, lotions, and lip balms. The antioxidants present in caramel also aid in protecting the skin from free radicals and environmental stressors, promoting a healthier complexion.

In haircare, caramel highlights and lowlights have become a fashionable trend, adding dimension and warmth to hair colors. Caramel-infused hair products, such as shampoos and conditioners, often contain vitamins and minerals that nourish and strengthen hair, leaving it silky and shiny.