colorant

Mica, Dusty Mauve Shine

INCI: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide

What is it?

Mica is a naturally occurring mineral milled into fine, flat platelets and coated with pigments like iron oxides to create color; the 'shine' finish uses a mid-size particle for a more noticeable metallic reflection than a soft lustre gives. This shade is coated to produce a muted, dusty mauve tone. It's typically u...

How is it used?

Disperse into a small amount of oil before blending into a soap or cosmetic batch to avoid clumping or uneven streaking.

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Mica, Dusty Mauve Shine in Cosmetic Formulation