MakingCosmetics - Silica - 1.8oz / 50g - Cosmetic Ingredient

Description: Silica is a solid spherical powder (silicon dioxide) that occurs in various form in nature (e.g. sand, quartz, minerals). Purity 100%. White powder with 3-10µm average particle size. Not soluble in water (partly in hot water), dispersible in oils.

CAS: 7631-86-9, 112945-52-5, 60676-86-0

INCI Name: Silica

Benefits:
- Acts as a texturizer and soft focus and anti-caking agent
- Due to its free-roll-over property silica provides a luxurious feel, excellent tactile experience, and exceptional lubricity to loose and pressed powder products
- It improves the "fluidity" of make-up powders and skin care products
- As a carrier material, the beads can hold perfumes and active ingredients by adsorption

Use: Can be formulated into o/w and w/o emulsions & anhydrous systems. Add to oil phase of all emulsion types. For external use only.

Applications: Sun care products, skin care products, color cosmetics e.g. makeup & powders, hair care products.

Country of Origin: USA

Raw material source: Quartz

Manufacture: Silicon dioxide is obtained by mining or sand mining and purification of quartz which is then oxidized in a multi-step process to form crystalline silicon dioxide.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components