MICA Pigment Powder, Toffelicious, 10 g

Powder pigment Mica Toffelicious colours cosmetics and soap in a warm brown shade with a satin sheen. The base is natural mica, whose platelets reflect light, and the colour is carried by red iron oxide. The pigment does not dissolve; it remains dispersed in the mass as fine particles, delivering a stable mineral shade in decorative cosmetics, soap, bath products, and colour balms.

Both components are listed among the colorants permitted in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

What the pigment offers

• Satin brown shade – the sheen is silky, without sparkle. In a thin layer it acts as a delicate veil; with higher dosage the colour deepens.
• Heat stability – thermal stability extends to 800 °C, so the colour withstands melting of the soap mass and heating of the oil phase.
• Fine particles – a size of 5 – 25 µm provides a smooth feel on the skin and even dispersion without visible grains.
• Controlled purity – the pigment is supplied with verified microbiological purity and monitored heavy metal limits.

Use in formulation

The pigment does not dissolve in water or oil; fine particles are dispersed into the formulation. The easiest approach is to mix the powder with a small amount of oil, glycerin, or melted base into a smooth paste, which is then blended into the full volume. Pouring directly into a larger volume leads to lumps that are difficult to disperse.

In aqueous systems, particles settle over time. It is therefore not suitable for clear toners or sprays; in gels and emulsions with sufficient viscosity it remains dispersed. The pigment's own pH in suspension ranges from 6.0 – 9.0, so it introduces no significant acidity or alkalinity into common cosmetic systems.

In cold-process soap it gives a brown shade, but the satin effect stands out only in a clear melt-and-pour soap mass or a transparent layer. In opaque soap, a more matte brown remains. Before using a larger dose, check the shade on a small sample — the final colour depends on the lightness of the base and the dosage.

The shade is adjusted gradually, starting from small amounts. Colour intensity increases quickly with each addition.

Suitable for products such as

• Decorative cosmetics – eye shadows, bronzers, blushers, and mineral powders, where the smooth feel of fine particles is valued.
• Cold-process and melt-and-pour soap – as the main brown shade or for layers and patterns.
• Bath products – bath bombs, bath salts, and bath tablets.
• Colour balms and solid products – tinted balms, solid perfumes, and sticks, where the pigment is worked into the melted base.
• Shimmer body oils and butters – in liquid oils it is shaken before use; in solid butters it remains distributed.

Good to know

• In bath bombs and bath salts, some pigment remains on the walls of the tub after bathing — bear this in mind when dosing.
• The shade in the finished product is influenced by the colour of the base. In a light soap or balm it comes through fully; in a darker base the colour shifts to a deeper brown.
• By combining with other mineral colorants, such as black oxide or gold mica, further shades of brown can be created.

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