Products in Personal Care: Mica

Cosmetic Ingredient Opacifier is a natural mica with a particle size distribution of 5 - 25 micron;

Cosmetic Ingredient Effect Pigment A has a reflection color of gold and a transmission color of blue. It contains natural mica and titanium dioxide and has a particle size of 10-60um.Cosmetic Ingredient Effect Pigment A provide a less silky, more lustrous pearl efect in formulations. These versatile pigments impart that second dimension of pearlescence to any elegant cosmetic or personal care product. Their white mass tone provides outstanding skin coverage while maintaining a natural look.

Gelest Sericite ML (SAA-MLA) is a white to off-white powder treated with dimethicone PEG-3 laurate. This treatment allows for high pigment loading, water repellency, and low viscosity dispersion to maximize color intensity. It is used in various color cosmetic formulations.

Gelest Sericite HS (SAA-HSA) is a white to off-white powder treated with disodium carboxyethyl siliconate. This pigment is used in various color cosmetic formulations. The hydrophilic treatment allows for superior dispersion in water for high loading. This pigment has a higher tinting strength and a reduced tendency for color flotation and plate-out.

Gelest Sericite SS (SAA-SSA) is a white to off-white powder treated with stearyl triethoxysilane. This hydrophobic treatment imparts the excellent wetting properties of the shorter-chain silanes with a more emollient skin feel in powders and dispersed systems. It is a pigment that is used in various color cosmetic formulations.

Gelest Sericite SR (SAA-SRA) is a white to off-white powder treated with trimethylsiloxysilicate. The hydroxyl-terminated silsesquioxane network in the coating improves adhesion to skin and hair, making it ideal for use in color cosmetic formulations. This pigment is the best candidate for use in long-wearing and water-resistant makeup.

Seribrite™ SS (SAB-SSA) is a high-whiteness sericite that provides slip and creaminess not achievable with other treated and untreated sericites. The stearyl triethoxysilane treatment imparts the excellent wetting properties of the shorter-chain silanes with a more emollient skin feel in powders and dispersed systems. It is a pigment that is used in various color cosmetic formulations.

Gelest Sericite TC (SAA-TCA) is a white to off-white powder treated with triethoxycaprylylsilane. This alkyl silane coating provides a very hydrophobic surface that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps stabilize particles in emulsion systems. This pigment is used in various color cosmetic formulations.

Cameleon™ CelluBlack is a cellulose-based encapsulation of gold mica that protects pigments within formulations, helping to maintain a white, clean appearance. The encapsulation only breaks upon application, providing a dramatic and consistent color transformation. It is globally approved and can withstand the high pressure associated with various formulation processes.

Cameleon™ Gold is a globally approved encapsulated pigment that does not require a dedicated production line for pigments or color cosmetics. CameleonCaps™ are durable during formulation and scale-up yet break easily upon application, providing a dramatic and consistent color transformation. It also provides increased stability in a variety of applications and helps to maintain the white mass tone or transparency of formulations.

Texture is a crucial factor that consumers rely on to determine a sense of a product’s quality. Texture plays a large role in the perception of product performance across many categories, but it is especially key for cosmetic products. MiyoFEEL SXI-L is a unique composite of silica coated homogenously on mica, surface treated with a natural Lecithin treatment. The result is a silky-soft feeling powder with excellent water repellency, good spreadablity, and natural coverage. Incident light is refracted by the silica beads / mica composite and provides a soft-focus effect

Sericite S-150 is a natural origin mineral that aids in the spreading of cosmetics. Its characteristic in formulations provides excellent spreadability and a smooth texture resulting in a natural matte finish. Miyoshi is able to offer a variety of innovative surface treatments to Sericite S-150 to provide new properties to the product such as our patented silky-smooth Dimethicone (SA) treatment for a luxurious feel.

SXI-5 is a unique composite of silica bead on top of mica surface treated with Miyoshi’s patented dimethicone (SA) technology. The result is excellent slip and spreadibility and provides formulations ultra smooth textures. Incident light is refracted by the silica beads of SXI-5 and provides a soft-focus effect.

MiyoSTAY Z20 enhances sebum control and long lasting effects by increasing zinc oxide compared to Miyoshi’s first generation product, Powder La Vie. This next generation multifunctional composite powder provides long lasting effects through sebum jellification. It also provides anti-microbial & deodorant effect and a matte non-shiny finish. MiyoSTAY Z20 multifunctional composite powder allows chemists to develop multifaceted formulations with higher efficacy and efficency

Excel Mica JP-M is a soft focus powder consisting of natural American Mica that is coated with Aluminum Hydroxide. The composite is close to the ideal skin pattern, has transparency and makes skin look bright.

Sericite PHN is an excellent alternative to talc as a cost-effective pigment extender and bulk filler. This grade is a fine, white-gray powder with a transparent white finish. Average particle size: 3-5µm.

Sericite SL is a fine, white-gray powder with a transparent matte finish. Average particle size: 4.7µm. Naturally mined mineral sericite mica that is a functional bulk filler and enhances texture.

Seriluxe™ M325C is a natural, mined mineral that is finer, smoother, and softer than traditional mica. It is an excellent, cost-effective alternative to talc that extends pigment, improves skin adhesion, and enhances texture. This grade has a white to off-white color, with an opaque, matte finish. Average particle size: 19µm.

Sericite FSE is an excellent alternative to talc that extends pigments, improves skin adhesion, and enhances texture. This grade is a fine white-gray powder that exhibits a matte finish which provides good coverage. The average particle size is 5µm.

Sericite SL-012 is a hydrophobic surface treated sericite. It spreads easily and uniformly on the skin while providing good skin adhesion. This grade is a fine, white-gray powder with a soft smooth silky matte finish. Average particle size: 4.7 µm.

Bismicas are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide vibrant color with a subtle satin luster. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows, and lip products.

Arcopearl® Pure interference pigments advance current natural mica based technologies. Arcopearl® pearlescent pigments are finely coated metallic oxide onto a smooth surfaced natural mica substrate. These effect pigments display intense luster, high chroma, and excellent sensory benefits with exceptional value for cost effective formulations.

Bismicas are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide vibrant color with a subtle satin luster. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows, and lip products.

Bismicas are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide vibrant color with a subtle satin luster. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows, and lip products.

Bismica MAXs are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide intense color impact. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows and lip products.

Arcopearl® Pure interference pigments advance current natural mica based technologies. Arcopearl® pearlescent pigments are finely coated metallic oxide onto a smooth surfaced natural mica substrate. These effect pigments display intense luster, high chroma, and excellent sensory benefits with exceptional value for cost effective formulations.

Bismica MAXs are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide intense color impact. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows and lip products.

BioGenic Magicolor beads are produced through a unique, patented multi-layer encapsulation technology, offering a high load of iron oxide pigments (40-50%) and titanium dioxide. The pigment's true color is only revealed upon application. This technology can be used in emulsion systems, pressed powders, and anhydrous lip products. Use levels vary depending on the desired color profile and formulation type. Particle size: 50-60 µm.

Bismica MAXs are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide intense color impact. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows and lip products.

Bismicas are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide vibrant color with a subtle satin luster. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows, and lip products.

Bismica MAXs are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide intense color impact. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows and lip products.

Arcopearl® Pure interference pigments advance current natural mica based technologies. Arcopearl® pearlescent pigments are finely coated metallic oxide onto a smooth surfaced natural mica substrate. These effect pigments display intense luster, high chroma, and excellent sensory benefits with exceptional value for cost effective formulations.

Arcopearl® Pure interference pigments advance current natural mica based technologies. Arcopearl® pearlescent pigments are finely coated metallic oxide onto a smooth surfaced natural mica substrate. These effect pigments display intense luster, high chroma, and excellent sensory benefits with exceptional value for cost effective formulations.

Bismica MAXs are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide intense color impact. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows and lip products.

Arcopearl® Pure interference pigments advance current natural mica based technologies. Arcopearl® pearlescent pigments are finely coated metallic oxide onto a smooth surfaced natural mica substrate. These effect pigments display intense luster, high chroma, and excellent sensory benefits with exceptional value for cost effective formulations.

Bismica MAXs are pearl pigments that have a uniquely bonded combination of pigments, bismuth oxychloride and muscovite mica. These pearlescent pigments provide intense color impact. They are used primarily in pressed powders, eyeshadows and lip products.