Mica Gold Rush

Description: Natural shimmer pigment coated with titanium dioxide. Cosmetic-grade fineness (particle size range 15-150 µm). Permitted exempt color for cosmetic use. Insoluble, but easily dispersible in liquids (sinks to bottom in thin liquids).

CAS: 12001-26-2, 13463-67-7

INCI Name: Mica (CI 77019),  titanium dioxide

Use: Suspends best in thick bases. Can be blended with other pigments. For external use only.

Applications: All kinds of decorative cosmetics & personal care products.

Country of Origin: USA

Raw material source: Natural mica (muscovite and/or phlogopite)

Manufacture: Natural micas are mined from granitic pegmatites and then coated with various pigments (e.g. iron oxides, titanium dioxide) to give them their specific color. The carmine dye is extracted from cochineal insects.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)

Vegan: No

Documents: SDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe, Certificate of Analysis