The global demand for cosmetic mica is not uniform, as different regions experience varying levels of consumption based on local beauty trends and preferences. The largest market for cosmetic mica is North America, particularly the United States, where the beauty industry continues to thrive and evolve. As consumers increasingly seek high-performance, luxury beauty products, the demand for mica-based cosmetics is expected to continue growing.

Mica, a mineral known for its shimmering and reflective properties, plays a prominent role in the beauty industry. With its ability to enhance the appearance of products, it has become a popular ingredient in various cosmetics, including eyeshadows, highlighters, and foundations. However, the extraction of mica has raised significant ethical and environmental concerns, which have come to light in numerous exposés, including the impactful Mica Video.

1. Aesthetic Versatility One of the most significant advantages of metallic mica powder is its aesthetic versatility. Available in a plethora of colors and shades, it allows artisans to achieve a wide range of visual effects. Whether seeking a subtle sheen or an intense metallic finish, there’s a mica powder option to meet every stylistic need.

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.

Natural Origins and Safety

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.

1. На стадии смешивания. Мику можно добавлять в расплавленное мыло, когда все ингредиенты уже тщательно смешаны. Необходимо предварительно разводить мика в небольшом количестве масла или жидкости, чтобы избежать образования комков.