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Mica

Our database includes 5,536 products that contain Mica.

Explained

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

You should know

Concerns

Eczema
Community Rating
Very Disliked

What it does

Cosmetic Colorant Agents that add color to a product

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
10.5%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35360
INCI Name MICA
EC #  310-127-6 (I)
All Functions Anticaking, Bulking, Cosmetic Colorant, Opa CI Fying