Cosmetic Mica Powder is Indeed Safe

Posted by Ajay Bagaria on May 5th, 2017

Mica is naturally occurring non-toxic silicate mineral that has been used for centuries in cosmetic products, as insulation material in electric cables, and as a filler in cement and asphalt. Though the workers belonging to the cosmetic manufacturing industry are at high risk of mica exposure through inhalation. A large amount of mined mica boasts green or blue hues and therefore, iron oxides and other additives are added to give it different colors. Heat treatment is also often used to boost the metallic appearance of cosmetic mica powder. When the mica mineral is crushed to form a powder, it displays a glowing luster that makes it a favorable ingredient to mix with the cosmetic products. Due to its reflective color application, it is the most common natural and chemical ingredient that is widely used in lipsticks, foundations, blusher, and eye shadow. The massive range of bold pigmented and long-lasting shades makes it an appropriate choice to blend and create colorful cosmetic products. Apart from being used in makeup products, it is also used in several other industries including art and crafts such as painting, pen turning, soap making, embossing, scrapbooking, and sculpture making.

Cosmetic mica powder is considered primarily dangerous only when inhaled because the particles can get into the lungs and can cause pneumoconiosis that increases the risk of lung and breathing related problems. Therefore, every manufacturing industry primarily focuses and strictly follows the safety guideline to show their concern for the health of workers those are working in the mica manufacturing industry. However, the cosmetic mica powder is safe for the skin as it is a natural mineral makeup that has been used from the time since we have lived in caves. Due to its natural properties, today, it is widely used in a range of beauty products because it gives the product a pure pigment color. Mica powder is suitable for every skin type. A high-quality of natural properties when mixed with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide makes the mica as the irritant free element that gives a shining and glowing appearance to all skin type. Also, preparing mica containing beauty product is quite easy that it can be prepared at home.

• Mix mica powder and scented oils with a lotion base to prepare glimmering body lotion
• Add with sesame oil, coconut oil, or cocoa butter to prepare quick body butter with gloss
• Mix it with the soap base to give different colors to soap
• Translucent mica powder can be added to the homemade toner for oil control.