colorant
Mica, Sahara Sand Lustre
INCI: Synthetic Fluorophlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide
What is it?
This specific mica pigment is made from synthetic fluorophlogopite, a lab-grown mica substitute rather than mined natural mica, coated with thin layers of titanium dioxide and iron oxide. Its color doesn't come from a dye or absorptive pigment the way most colors do, it comes from light interference: light bounces o...
How is it used?
Pre-disperse it in a small amount of oil or glycerin before adding it to your batch, rather than sprinkling it in directly, to avoid clumping and uneven color.
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