3. Safety Cosmetic mica powder is generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics. It is non-toxic and skin-friendly, making it suitable for most skin types. This is particularly important as consumers are increasingly aware of the ingredients in their beauty products and actively seek out safer alternatives.
The mica variety that does not contain iron is colorless in flakes, and the higher the iron content, the darker the color, and the more polychromatic and absorbable it is. According to the different chemical composition and optical characteristics, mica group minerals can be divided into Muscovite subgroup, biotite-phlogopite subgroup and lemica subgroup. The common mica are biotite, phlogopite, Muscovite and so on.
The common characteristics of mica group minerals are: layered silicate minerals, monoclinic crystal system, a few trigonal crystal system, the crystals are pseudo-hexagonal columnar, plate and sheet; The aggregate is scaly and foliaceous. It has a set of extremely complete cleavage, along which it is easy to peel into sheets. Therefore, the shape of mica is usually regarded as sheet.
The common characteristics of mica group minerals are: layered silicate minerals, monoclinic crystal system, a few trigonal crystal system, the crystals are pseudo-hexagonal columnar, plate and sheet; The aggregate is scaly and foliaceous. It has a set of extremely complete cleavage, along which it is easy to peel into sheets. Therefore, the shape of mica is usually regarded as sheet.
A group of parallel cleavages can be seen in a photograph of biomica under orthogonal polarized (left) and single polarized (right) mirrors.
Synthetic 120 mesh :large particle size, with pearl shining effect.
Natural high quality Muscovite:feel fine, soft lubrication.
Natural mica powder and synthetic mica powder also have great differences in electrical insulation, mechanical properties, chemical stability, application range and cost. Natural mica powder has good electrical insulation, but the volume resistivity is lower than that of synthetic mica. Synthetic mica powder has better electrical insulation properties, high volume resistivity and stable dielectric constant, and is suitable for high performance electrical insulation materials. The hardness of natural mica powder is relatively low (2-3), and it has good elasticity and peeling property. The hardness of synthetic mica powder is higher (between 3 and 4), and the tensile strength and compressive strength are better than that of natural mica powder. Natural mica powder is stable in acid-base solution, but it is easy to decompose at high temperature. Synthetic mica powder is stable to acid and base at room temperature, but will be slowly corroded by sulfuric acid above 300℃. Better thermal stability, not easy to release gas. Natural mica powder is widely used in electrical appliances, welding rods, rubber, plastics, paper making, paint and other fields. Synthetic mica powder is mainly used in high-end electrical insulation materials, aviation, aerospace, national defense industry and other high-tech fields. Because synthetic mica powder needs to be produced through complex chemical processes, its production cost is usually higher than that of natural mica powder. Therefore, in the market, the price of synthetic mica powder is often higher than that of natural mica powder. However, with the continuous progress of production technology and the gradual emergence of scale effects, the price of synthetic mica powder is expected to gradually decrease.
3. Enhanced Performance Synthetic mica offers enhanced performance characteristics compared to natural mica. It can be engineered to provide a more uniform particle size, resulting in improved texture, blendability, and color payoff in makeup products. This versatility makes synthetic mica particularly appealing to cosmetic formulators looking to create high-quality products.
Layer upon layer of mica
Natural high quality Muscovite:feel fine, soft lubrication.
One of the most striking features of pearl white pigment is its ability to refract light, creating an optical effect that mimics the sheen of actual pearls. This characteristic is due to the layered structure of the pigment particles, which scatter light in different directions. The result is a shimmering effect that changes with the angle of light and viewing position, adding depth and dimension to any surface it adorns.
Synthetic matte 2000 mesh:fine skin, matte effect.
In 2022, Lingshou Huajing Mica Co., Ltd. launched cosmetic grade mica powder. The flake structure of mica powder can lock the water on the surface of the skin, forming a protective film to effectively prevent water loss. Its unique gloss and reflection effect add natural and charming luster to the skin, and mica powder also has a certain sunscreen effect. To a certain extent, it can reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays on the skin, protect the skin from the external environment, and prevent sunburn.
In 2022, Lingshou Huajing Mica Co., Ltd. launched cosmetic grade mica powder. The flake structure of mica powder can lock the water on the surface of the skin, forming a protective film to effectively prevent water loss. Its unique gloss and reflection effect add natural and charming luster to the skin, and mica powder also has a certain sunscreen effect. To a certain extent, it can reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays on the skin, protect the skin from the external environment, and prevent sunburn.
In addition, lepidolite and ferrolepidolite can also be used as mineral raw materials for extracting lithium.
- For Art Mix the shimmer powder with your preferred medium to create a consistent paste. Experiment with different ratios to find the desired level of shimmer. Applying the mixture with various tools can produce fascinating textures and effects.
Take pearlescent pigments as an example, pearlescent pigments are a class of pigments with pearl luster, which are deposited on the substrate (generally natural mica, synthetic mica, glass sheet and other sheet-like materials) above a layer or alternately deposited multiple layers of metal oxides or non-metallic oxides and formed a flat sandwich body with a structure similar to sandwich. Due to the difference in refractive index between the substrate and the oxide deposited on its surface and each oxide, when the light shines on the surface of the pearlescent pigment, the incident light will be refracted and reflected at the interface of each layer of the pearlescent pigment, and the color of the pearlescent pigment that people see is the result of the superposition of light after multiple refractions and reflections of the light, that is, the interference phenomenon of light.
One of the greatest advantages of wholesale mica powder for cosmetics is its incredible versatility in product development. From creating shimmering eyeshadows to adding radiance to lip glosses and blushes, wholesale mica powder for cosmetics is suitable for virtually every type of cosmetic product. Whether you are working with powders, creams, or liquids, mica powder can be easily incorporated into any formula to enhance its texture, color, and finish.