Natural micas

What is mica used for in my homemade creations?

Natural mica is a mineral dye composed of pigmented products, allowing you to tint a candle, a fondant or a cosmetic . Micas are natural dyes very easy to use for coloring.

Possible uses of natural mica powder

In a molded or scented candle

It is possible to use mica powder to decorate the surface of your candles, creating a shimmering effect. However, we do not recommend using mica incorporated into your candle wax.

While this is not a concern for soap or melt making, it could affect the burn of your candle and clog the wick. If you mix the powder with molded wax, an uneven deposit could form at the bottom of the mold and result in an uneven surface finish.

If you still want to try, be careful not to exceed 2-3g of mica per 100g of wax . Applying mica to the surface will not affect the performance of the candle.

For the creation of your scented fondants

Dosage between 5 to 10 g per 100 grams .

But also for your cosmetic and soap creations

• Melt & Pour and Cold Process Sparkling Effect Soaps
• Illuminating body milks
• Glitter bath powders
• Pearly eyeshadows: loose or compact powders or creams
• Loose or compact illuminating foundation powders
• Loose or compact pearly blush
• Pearly cream foundation
• Shimmering Lipsticks
• Glitter gloss
• Pearly mascaras and eyeliners
• Pearly Lip Pencils
• Pearlescent and shimmering body paints

Our micas respect the environment

Our micas from the Terre De Bougies store do not come from the Asian continent. They are certified without nanomaterials or allergenic substances and they respect all the standards that allow our products to be classified as "Non-Dangerous" according to the European standards in force. In addition, these mica powders are not tested on animals.