Part 03: Ingredients Commonly Used in Mineral Based Cosmetics
Arrowroot Powder
Arrowroot powder is an excellent substitute for talc in cosmetics and body powders. Arrowroot powder also acts as a thickener in moisturizers and water-based products.
Biron MTU Powder
Biron MTU is a fine, white, odorless powder called bismuth oxychloride commonly used in powdered cosmetics as a brightener and to impart whiteness, lustre, smoothness and coverage. It is a main ingredient in face powders, blushes, foundations, eye shadows and other make up. It can be blended with any of our pearlescent micas to create your own mineral make up.
Cornstarch
Cornstarch is a silky, powdery starch made from corn. In Britain, it is sometimes referred to as Corn Flour. Cornstarch is a good substitute for talc. When used in water-based formulations, cornstarch will act as a thickener.
Iron Oxides
Cosmetic grade iron oxides are nontoxic and are used to tint blushes, eye shadows, foundations and other cosmetic formulations. Iron oxides can be blended with pearlescent mica powders.
Kaolin Clay
Kaolin Clays consist of the hydrated aluminum silicate (phyllosilicate) clay mineral known as Kaolinite. The clay ranges in color from white to red. The level of naturally occurring iron oxides contained in Kaolin Clays determine the shade of the Kaolin. Its aluminum content gives White Kaolin its pure white color. White Kaolin Clay is the gentlest of cosmetic clays and is the recommend choice of clays for use in cosmetics. It holds a small degree of absorption, but is not drying and does not draw oils from the skin.
Mica Powder (Uncolored)
Our FDA approved fine mica powder can be used in cosmetics to leave a soft shimmer on the skin or to lighten the Pearlescent Mica Powders.
Pearlescent Mica Powders
Mica is a group of silicate minerals that provide s shimmering appearance when ground into a very fine powder, and are easy to work with for creating eye shadows, blushers, lip colors and other cosmetics. Mica powders are available in a wide array of colors and are tinted with oxides and other colorants. Not all Pearlescent Mica Powders are safe to use in lip or eye products. Check the specific safety usage information for the micas that you wish to use in your formulations. You can create virtually any shade of mineral make-up by blending two or more micas. Other pigments and additives can be used to darken or lighten the colors.
Stearic Acid
Stearic acid is a fatty acid that acts as a thickener in cosmetics, moisturizers and other skin care products. It is derived from both plant and animal sources, so be sure to purchase Stearic Acid that you have confirmed is vegetable based.
Titanium Dioxide
A whitening agent used in cosmetics to whiten eye shadows, powders and other cosmetics.
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