Green pigments for eyeshadow?

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Hi everyone,

I'm new to this group though I think I recognise a few names from

elsewhere. My main area of interest is in researching ancient

cosmetics and I'm currently exploring some modernised versions that

use currently permitted ingredients. I'm trying to produce some

eyepaints inspired by surviving Mesopotamian examples where the main

colouring matter in the original was basic copper carbonate,

generally mixed with ceruse and apatite to give very pastel blues and

greens. I can substitute Titanium white and Talc for the ceruse and

apatite, but I'm having more trouble tracking down an appropriate

green/blue pigment that is safe to use in eyemakeup. Several

suppliers stock Chrimium oxide or Hydrated Chromium Oxide, but my

readings online are giving me very mixed messages about whether these

are peritted in eyemakup (they seem fine for soap, and get used in

contact lenses, but several sites say not where contact round the

eyes is likely). Can anyone enlighten me further or suggest an

alternative? I'm in the UK if that makes a difference.

Many thanks

Sally