Product Name: MICA/SERICA-5       
Inci name: Mica
Cas. No.  : 12001-26-2

Properties and areas of use: MICA/SERICA-5 is a mineral component used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is an environmentally friendly and biodegradable option. Serica, on the other hand, is generally produced synthetically and complies with cosmetic standards. MICA/SERICA-5 is used in eyeshadows to provide metallic and shimmery colors. The pigment adds depth and shimmer to eyeshadows. It provides an aesthetic metallic sparkle in lipsticks and lip products. It adds transparency and shine to lip products. It provides a subtle shimmer and color contribution in blushes and cream products. It is generally used for a natural and brightening effect. In hair care products, it provides a shimmery and metallic appearance, making hair look brighter and more vibrant. In skincare products, it provides an aesthetic shimmer and color contribution, helping the skin look healthier and more radiant.

Physical Structure: MICA/SERICA-5 is resistant to UV rays and high temperatures. It helps maintain color and shimmer stability for a long time. It is in powder form with fine particle sizes. It provides a smooth and homogeneous coating on the application surface of products. Particle size is generally in the micron range. It is resistant to UV rays and high temperatures. It ensures color and shimmer remain stable for a long time. It is generally a low-density component. Since mica has a layered structure, it provides a smooth appearance on the surface. It creates a transparent and metallic effect.

Recommended pH range: To be compatible with the skin, it is formulated within a pH range of 4.5-7. This range ensures that the products are compatible with the skin and maintain their stability.

Solubility: Insoluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents. MICA/SERICA-5 is not a component that is particularly soluble in organic solvents. However, in some formulations, it is mixed with various emulsifiers and dispersing agents to ensure homogeneous distribution of the pigment. It disperses well in oil-based and silicone-based products. The pigment provides a smooth application and an aesthetic shimmer in such formulations. In oil and silicone-based products, appropriate dispersion techniques are used for even distribution of the pigment.

Function: Mica, a natural mineral, has a layered structure that provides transparent, metallic, and shimmery properties. Mica is widely used in cosmetic products for shimmer and color effects. Serica is used with Mica to provide a smoother and more sophisticated application in products.

Recommended usage rate: In eyeshadows, MICA/SERICA-5 provides a metallic and shimmery look. A usage rate between 1-10% can give the desired color intensity and shimmer. In lipsticks and lip products, at rates between 0.5-5%, the shimmer and color tone of the lipstick can be determined. In blushes and cream products, it can be used at rates between 0.5-5%. Low rates provide a natural shimmer, while higher rates provide a more pronounced effect. In foundations and BB creams, using it at rates of 0.5-3% helps the skin look healthier and more radiant. It is generally used in low concentrations. In hair care products, it is recommended to use at rates of 0.5-3%, and in skincare products, at rates between 0.5-3%.

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