MakingCosmetics - Mica Powder - 4.4oz / 125g - Cosmetic Ingredient

MakingCosmetics - Mica Powder - 4.4oz / 125g - Cosmetic Ingredient

• 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

<b>Description</b>: 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.<br><br><b>CAS</b>: 12001-26-2<br><br><b>INCI Name</b>: Mica<br><br><b>Properties</b>:<br> - Great filler and texturizer for various makeup products<br> - Improves skin feel, slip and aids skin adhesion<br> - Acts as bulking agent in emulsions<br> - Reduces greasiness of oil-containing formulas<br> - Can replace talc as filler<br> - Has good anti-caking properties (prevents clumping)<br><br><b>Use</b>: 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.<br><br><b>Applications</b>: Loose & pressed makeup powders, color cosmetics (lipsticks, eye cosmetics), creams, lotions.<br><br><b>Country of Origin</b>: Germany<br><br><b>Raw material source</b>: Natural mica (muscovite and/or phlogopite)<br><br><b>Manufacture</b>: Natural micas are mined from granitic pegmatites<br><br><b>Animal Testing</b>: Not animal tested<br><br><b>GMO</b>: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)<br><br><b>Vegan</b>: Does not contain animal-derived components<br><br>