- Natural matte Mica (does not have glitter effect) from the mineral Muscovite Mica (potassium aluminum silicate)
- Pure & concentrated ingredient. Not a finished cosmetic product. Use as raw material for making cosmetics or add directly to finished skin care products.
- High-quality product from the USA
Description: Natural matte mica (does not have glitter effect) from the mineral Muscovite. Translucent , matte and colorless (not coated with titanium dioxide or iron oxides). Cosmetic-grade fineness (particle size <20 microns). Permitted exempt color for cosmetic use. Purity> 98%. Grey-white free-flowing powder. Insoluble but miscible in water.
CAS: 12001-26-2
INCI Name: Mica
Properties:
- Great filler and texturizer for various makeup products
- Improves skin feel, slip and aids skin adhesion
- Acts as bulking agent in emulsions
- Reduces greasiness of oil-containing formulas
- Can replace talc as filler
- Has good anti-caking properties (prevents clumping)
Use: Add as is to formulas, typical use levels: 10-40% when used as filler, 3-6% when used to reduce greasiness of oil-containing products. For external use only.
Applications: Loose & pressed makeup powders, color cosmetics (lipsticks, eye cosmetics), creams, lotions.
Country of Origin: Germany
Raw material source: Natural mica (muscovite and/or phlogopite)
Manufacture: Natural micas are mined from granitic pegmatites
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
- Manufacturer : MakingCosmetics
