Mica is a natural stone mineral with shiny flakes. When mica is ground into a powder, you get mica powder. Mica powders are therefore sparkly, sort of like very fine glitter. They’re used to give a metallic or shimmery pearl-like effect.
Where To Buy Mica Powder In South Africa
The Soap Barn
Address: 90 7th Ave, Edenvale, 1609, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Tue
Phone: +27 87 702 4347
LUSH Cavendish Square
Address: G75, Cavendish Square, Dreyer St, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 7PM ⋅ Opens 9AM Tue
Phone: +27 21 671 0010.
K V Art (Pty) Ltd
Address: 23 Donnington Rd, Killarney Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue
Phone: +27 21 557 8002
The Soap Factory cc
Address: Building 14, Unit, 2 6th Ave, Kensington, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue
Phone: +27 21 593 6599.
Which mica powder is best?
The Best Mica Powder for Paints, Clays, Plaster, and More
Jacquard Pearl Ex Powder Pigments.
Soap Shop Mica Powder Set.
Artisan Pigments Mica Powder 25 Color Set.
U.S. Art Supply Jewelescent Mica Pearl Powder.
Unicone Art Crushed Mica Powder.
Is mica powder good for your skin?
The biggest benefit of mica is its ability to create a natural shimmery finish, since it can be milled to a fine powder.
Because it is naturally produced it is a particularly well-loved ingredient among organic and natural beauty brands, and is safe to use on almost all skin types with little to no side effects.
What can I use instead of mica?
Synthetic fluorophlogopite – more widely referred to as synthetic mica mimics the effect of natural mica but is made in a lab. Just like natural mica, the synthetic alternative gives a glittering finish to makeup.