Name: Stewart
Message: This might be a silly question but I just have to have an answer.....Can Dylon clothes dyes be used fo cold process soap making...?

No. Dyes used in cosmetics should be required to pass more stringent safety testing than dyes used in clothing, because dyes can be absorbed through the skin. There are some dyes which are fine to use in dyeing clothes that really should not be allowed to contact the skin extensively. They are okay for use in dyeing clothing, because proper use affixes them permanently to the fiber, but applying them directly to the skin is unwise. For soap-making, I recommend that you stick to the use of dyes that have been tested for safety. This may not be required legally, but ethical concerns require it.

Dyes used in cosmetics do include some dyes that are not safe to eat, however, such as D&C Yellow #10, D&C Red #28, D&C Red #30, and D&C Red #33.

One online source of cosmetic-grade colorants, suitable for use in soap making, is The Coloration Station.