MakingCosmetics Inc. is a cosmetics ingredient company, following GMP guidelines and serving industry professionals from contract manufacturers to R&D. It offers a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, equipment, and free professional formulations
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.