What is Synthetic Mica Powder?

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Once extracted, mica undergoes several processing stages to refine and enhance its properties. The raw mica is first crushed and ground into fine particles, an essential step for its integration into various products. Depending on the intended use, it can be purified to remove impurities, enhancing its value. For instance, in the cosmetics industry, high-purity mica is preferred for its shimmering and reflective qualities used in eyeshadows, blushes, and other beauty products.

Chameleon mica powder is a finely milled mineral pigment derived from natural mica, a group of silicate minerals. What sets chameleon mica apart from traditional mica powders is its unique ability to change color depending on the angle of light and the viewer's perspective. This iridescent effect is akin to that seen on the wings of certain butterflies or the surface of soap bubbles, where a spectrum of colors emerges due to interference of light. Chameleon mica powders are created by layering different pigment powders, resulting in a dynamic interplay of colors that can shift from one vibrant shade to another.

2. Variety of Colors Mica powder comes in a plethora of colors, allowing formulators to create a wide range of hues for lip products. This versatility facilitates creativity, enabling the development of unique shades that cater to consumer preferences.

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.

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.