Product Review

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