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Micas & Pigments: Selecting Colours for Soap, Wax & Resin

Cosmetic-grade micas are naturally occurring mineral pigments coated with titanium dioxide or iron oxides to produce pearlescent and metalite colours. They are widely used in soap, candles, resin art, and cosmetics, and their fine particle size allows them to disperse evenly in most media.

When selecting micas for your application, check whether they are labelled for cosmetic use if you intend to use them in lip, eye, or face products. Cosmetic-grade micas carry a stricter regulatory specification than those sold for industrial applications such as resin or cement colouring. Using an incorrectly graded mica in a cosmetic product is a compliance risk.

For soap applications, test whether the mica is "soap-stable" — some pigments shift colour in the high-pH environment of cold-process soap, which is irreversible. Candle pigments are a separate category from soap or cosmetic micas; candle dyes are designed for wax dispersion rather than water or oil-based systems. Using the wrong type will cause poor dispersion or clogged wicks. For resin art, alcohol inks, fluid pigments, and dry micas all offer different aesthetic effects — experiment with quantity and mixing technique on small test pours before committing to a large batch.

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