Eyeshadows and Highlighters: The sparkle of mica is most notable in eyeshadows and highlighters, where it creates a luminous effect. It adds dimension to makeup, catching light for a bright, polished look.

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.

For instance, wholesale mica powder for cosmetics is frequently used to create multi-dimensional effects in products like highlighters and bronzers. By blending different shades of mica powder, manufacturers can produce unique colors and finishes, allowing brands to create custom formulations that cater to a diverse customer base. Additionally, the reflective properties of mica powder help to create a luminous, radiant glow that is highly desirable in cosmetics like foundations, highlighters, and even body shimmer oils.

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Mica is a very common rock-forming mineral, widely distributed in crystalline rocks. Its general chemical formula can be expressed as:

X represents large interlayer cations, such as K+, Na+, Ca2+, Ba2+, Rb+, Cs+, etc. Y represents octahedral cations, such as Al3+, Fe2+, Mg2+, Cr3+, Ti4+, Fe3+, etc. Z is mainly Si4+ and Al3+; The ideal ratio of the additional anion (OH)- to (O)2- is 2:10, and (OH)- can be replaced by F- and Cl-. Most mica contain 4% to 5% water. Therefore, although they may be called mica, the chemical composition of different mica may be very different, for the purpose of research, we collectively refer to the minerals with this type of characteristics as mica group minerals.  

Layer upon layer of mica

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.

Later, with the development of science and technology, people gradually realized that mica minerals have high insulation, high temperature resistance, strong acid and alkali resistance, and mica also began to enter building materials, fire, plastics, paper, rubber, pearlite pigments and other industries. These are mainly Muscovite and phlogopite.