Description: Natural shimmer pigment coated with titanium dioxide, iron oxide, and carmine. Cosmetic-grade fineness (particle size range 10-60 um). Insoluble, but easily dispersible in liquids (sinks to bottom in thin liquids).
CAS: 12001-26-2, 13463-67-7, 1345-25-1, 1390-65-4
INCI Name: Mica (CI 77019), titanium dioxide, iron oxide, carmine
Benefits:
- Provides red-brownish color shades with shimmering and glittering luminescence
- FDA permitted exempt color for cosmetic use
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: India
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
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Contains animal-derived components (carmine)
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Sample Recipe,
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