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Give your skin a radiant glow with an easy DIY body shimmer oil that also nourishes your skin. Depending on the color you choose, you can also give your skin a sun-kissed look, perfect for summer.

If you’ve always wanted to try one of those fun shimmering oils that give skin a radiant glow, today’s project is perfect for you.

This is a great project for beginners as it doesn’t involve water. With no water, you don’t have to worry about adding a preservative.

Depending on the color you choose, your oil could just add a subtle glow or give you a sun-kissed bronze look.

ingredients

This recipe is really easy and uses two main ingredients, oil and mica powder. Mica powders give the shimmer oil its color and shimmer.

The oil

For the oil, I chose homemade aloe oil made from refined coconut oil. I love the scent the aloe gives to the oil and coconut oil is a very stable oil that holds up well in the summer. You could just use plain coconut oil instead.

If you plan to use this oil in the winter or in a cooler environment, choose a different carrier oil or use Fractionated Coconut Oil instead. Coconut oil solidifies below 76ºF (24ºC). While you could use this as a solid oil, this application process would be different.

The emulsifying wax

To keep the mica powder suspended in the oil so it doesn’t sink to the bottom of the container, you can use emulsifying wax to lightly thicken the oil. (Another wax like beeswax may also work, but I haven’t tried it.) The thicker oil is easier to apply and keeps the micas from peeling off.

As an emulsifying wax, I chose Olivem 1000, a natural, olive-based emulsifier. This should work just as well with other emulsifying waxes so you can use what you have on hand. (Some waxes can produce a thicker product than others when used at the same concentration.) For more information on a variety of emulsifying waxes, see my Beginner’s Guide to Emulsifiers.

The strenght

To take away some of the “greasy” feel of the oil, I also decided to add some arrowroot powder. If you don’t want to use arrowroot powder, you can use another starch like cornstarch or just leave it out.

The Essential Oils

To add a little fragrance, add an essential oil (or two). I used a mixture of coconut CO2 extract and elderflower absolute oil.

Because this product is ideal for summer use, you should take extra care when using essential oils that cause photosensitivity. Certain oils, especially cold-pressed citrus oils, make your skin more sun-sensitive when applied.

The following cold-pressed oils can cause photosensitivity: (Use distilled instead to avoid problems.) Bergamot

lemon

lime

Bitter orange

Grapefruit (Distilled can also cause photosensitivity.) Aside from the citrus oils, some other oils such as petitgrain, calendula, lemongrass, and verbena, among others, can also cause photosensitivity.

The antioxidant

Lastly, I added a little vitamin E to extend the shimmer oil’s shelf life. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help prevent oils from going rancid as quickly when used in the right concentration. (0.5% of the weight of the formula is ideal.) It’s also nourishing for your skin!

The pigments

I used a mixture of pearly white mica and yellow iron oxide to get the golden color seen in the pictures of the finished shimmer oil. I could have used any mica powders but white mica was the only one I had on hand. The mica gives the oil its shimmering shine.

The golden iron oxide adds color but no luminescence.

What is mica powder?

Mica (like iron oxide) is a mineral that occurs naturally in the environment. Most cosmetic micas, however, are not degraded and are synthetically manufactured “nature-identical”. A major benefit of synthetically producing the mica powder is that it can be produced without toxic impurities such as heavy metals that are often found in natural mica powder. Natural mica is often contaminated with lead and/or mercury.

Micas are often colored with pigments, which can be more or less natural depending on the pigments used. Some of the more natural looking colors like brown and gold are pigmented with iron oxides, a relatively natural pigment. (Again, also found naturally in the environment, but usually made synthetically for cosmetics.)

Make sure you use cosmetic grade mica powder as some are meant for use in paints and resins.

In a pump bottle

In a silicone travel tube

procedure

This is a quick and easy project and a great way to learn about emulsifiers. You just have to melt the emulsifying wax and mix it with the oil and don’t have to worry about emulsifying it with anything.

To do this, weigh the oil and emulsifier and heat in a water bath. (I like to use a double boiler insert for these types of projects.)

Once the emulsifying wax has melted, remove the oil and wax from the heat and add the starch and pigments. Mix until well combined. (A milk frother or a small electric whisk might help distribute the pigments evenly throughout the oil.)

Once the mixture has cooled, you can add the essential oils and vitamin E and mix thoroughly again.

Pour the mixture into bottles. For easy dosing, I like to use small pump bottles or silicone travel tubes. It can be used immediately but may thicken slightly over the next 24 hours.

Adjusting the recipe

This recipe is very forgiving and easily adaptable to suit your tastes and the materials available.

I chose my homemade aloe oil (aloe-infused coconut oil) because I was craving a lot of it just for a fun use. Although I think coconut oil is a good choice for this project due to its long shelf life even in the summer heat, you can use another carrier oil instead.

Keep in mind that unless you use Fractionated Coconut Oil, coconut oil will solidify in cool temperatures.

Adjust the thickness

You can also use any readily available emulsifying wax as an emulsifier. Keep in mind that some can make a thicker mix than others at the same dosage. You can adjust the thickness of the oil by adjusting the ratio of oil to emulsifying wax. For a thicker oil, use more emulsifier. (For a thinner, use less.)

You can omit the emulsifying wax, but a thin oil won’t keep the pigments suspended in it. If you only use oil and pigments, the dyes will fall to the bottom of the bottle. You would have to shake the pigments and oils before each use.

Adjust the color

To get different colors, play with the pigments chosen and the amount used. I just wanted a subtle shine so I ended up using about 2 grams of mica and adding another half gram of golden iron oxide to give the oil a golden tone.

For a tanning oil, choose copper and bronze pigments. In order to tone your skin tone, you will likely need to increase the amount of pigment used.

Left arm with shimmer oil vs. right arm without

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Mica Powder Pigment is a non-toxic mineral that can be organic or synthetic. Mica is sparkling, shimmering and metallic. Micah powder is used to add color to resin, soap, bath bombs, candles, card making, wax melts, translucent polymer clay, slime, cosmetics, aroma beads, craft glue, inlay work, molds, metal, pottery, rubber stamp crafts, scrapbook items, embossing paste, screen printing ink, Car paint, alcohol ink, acrylic pour paint, water color and more.

Mica and pigment powder are both colorants, but have a difference between them. Pigment powders are matte and give a normal matte appearance. Micro powders are shimmery and sparkly. Gives artwork a glossy effect. Mica is an organic mineral found in stones that has shimmering flakes, giving it a pearlescent effect. Mica powder pigments are the most popular choice for artists and crafters looking to make the finest art.

mica powder

Mica pigment is a natural stone substance, a mineral with sparkling and lustrous flakes. When mica is ground in powder form, it produces a mica powder that is sparkling and resembles a very fine glitter. Mica pigment is used to create a metallic, shimmering and pearlescent effect. Pure Mica Powder is the best choice for coloring something. They are available in many colors, from light – white to dark – black. Color pigments are very effective at adding luster and luster to artwork, but do not produce a solid or vibrant/bold colour.

Can you mix mica powder together?

Produce a metallic iridescent color with mica powder. Mica can be applied to all clear coatings for multi-layered depth effects. To achieve a pearlescent shine and metallic coatings will affect:

Mix together 2-3 different colored mica powders.

Add dry pigment powder to mica and mix thoroughly.

Tinting a pearl mica powder with tints.

Adding an artist color to colored mica.

Adding a pigment powder to interference mica.

Mixing different mica colors

The best way to create unique and special colors is by mixing two or more coloring mica powders together. It’s as easy as mixing a different color. For example, if you mix BALTIC DAY Pearl and Green colors together, depending on the ratio and mixed color density, these mixed colors should produce a pearlescent green color effect.

Tint a mica powder with Universal Tint

Mica powder pigments are available in hundreds of different colors. Universal tints are highly concentrated colorants in liquid form and can be added to all media. For example, mica powder is dispersed in a tint base and a white tint is added to create a lighter color.

Mix pearlescent white mica with dry pigment powder

Pearl mica powders are manufactured in different grades, from 10-60 particles to 100-300 particles. Small particle sizes micas are very fine and iridescent, larger sizes – consist of large flakes and glitter. Adding a small amount of dry pigment powder to the pearly pigment results in a dry colored mica that can be used on any painting medium.

Tip: For best results, use translucent or transparent color pigments.

Adding pigment powder to interference mica

Interference mica pigments are made from mica minerals coated with titanium dioxide or tin oxides. The powder appears whiter than other pigment types. The thickness of the applied layer determines which mcia color is created. When viewed from a different angle, the pigment looks more iridescent. The changing colors appear due to the titanium dioxide coating. It’s the best colorant for epoxy resin, these powders add a brilliant shimmering hue to resin art.

Baltic Day mica powder tinted epoxy resin and wood panel by @refinednaturesantafe

BALTIC DAY mica powder pigments for epoxy resin

Baltic Day powder pigments are made from the highest quality mica to achieve the intense pearlescent, metallic, luster and luster of various shades unlike other poor quality pigments.

Unlike other dyes, they will not fade or tarnish in color over time. Colored mica does not bleed or bloom unlike other inferior mica. No residue or lumps. BALTIC DAY pearlescent pigments have been specially developed for epoxy resin projects.

We have over 300 different mica powder colors and variety packs: Purple, Orange, Green, Dark & ​​Light Blue, Pink, Gray, Silver, White, Violet, Lavender, Aqua, Golden, Turquoise, Yellow, Black, Rose, Brown, Copper, Blue, Red, Gold, Orange, Purple, Bronze, Pearly Color Pigment Sets.

Mesmerizing swirling mica powder and epoxy resin table for the Baltic Day by @refinednaturesantafe

Mica powder for art

Mica powder colorants feature ultrafine (10-60 microns) particles that can be mixed with clear, translucent, or opaque medium. These pigments sparkle and shine especially in watercolour, acrylic and oil paints. Since the particles are very small, colors can be mixed to achieve an even color, easy to achieve subtle metallic effects.

Mica powders are highly pigmented and can be mixed with any brand of clear topcoat, clear epoxies, wax, gelcoats or epoxy resins. Mica Dye looks fantastic when used with epoxy on floors, tabletops, drinking glasses, kitchenware, coasters, wall murals, river tables, sausage/cutting boards, phone cases and countertops. Resin powder pigments are perfect colorants as resin tint and tint color. It’s easy to use and safe!

pigment powder

Pigment powders are powdered colored crayons because they are ground paint in powder form. Powdered pigments are individual colors in an assortment of different shades. They don’t shine, but they’re great for coloring things. Pure color pigments are very expensive, so be careful when ordering from online sellers. Usually mix powders with fillers like chalks that add weight to the packaged powders.

How to mix pigment powder and mica powder with epoxy resin?

Make sure your mica powder pigments are completely dry. If powdered pigments have moisture, resin will not fully cure. It prevents the resin from hardening. Resin and hardener must be thoroughly mixed for at least 5-7 minutes.

Read Our Blog – Measuring and Mixing Epoxy – Top Tips for Mixing Epoxy (GUIDE)

Dye resin with mica powder

There are so many ways to create with mica powder and epoxy: glow-in-the-dark coatings, waterfall resin flow effects, iridescent and metal-like castings, mugs, jewelry and much more made with colored epoxies.

Begin by mixing BALTIC DAY artist resin. It is the best choice for all resin projects. Crystal clear, UV resistant, creates a glass-like finish and protects your projects. Simply mix both parts A – Resin and B – Hardener in equal parts and mix thoroughly for at least 3-5 minutes. Divide the mixed resin into small mixing cups and add a few grams of BALTIC DAY Mica Powder Pigments.

The mixing ratio depends on the intensity of the color you want to create. Powder concentration is determined by the thickness of your coating or casting.

First, start with a small portion of pure metallic powder dye to mix with the resin. If you want a more opaque effect, add a few more. You can’t add too much mica color dust or the resin won’t harden.

To achieve a similar level of color, thinner coatings require a higher pigment loading than thicker castings.

You must experiment with the ratio and determine through your own testing and evaluation the suitability of such products for your specific use.

We recommend 1g of pigment per 1-5 oz of epoxy. 25-50g pigment per gallon of peelable paint.

Mica Powder Sprinkle method

Add a small amount of pigment powder at a time and sprinkle little by little onto your mixed bucket of resin. Agitate the resin sufficiently with a resin mixer or other utensil and check for clumps or residue that won’t dissolve. Sprinkles are very useful when using powders that are ground well enough, as this consistency won’t clump together.

Wax paper finish option

Glow in the dark powders are very heavy and don’t dissolve very well. Mixing this way results in a resin mixture that doesn’t look very irregular. We recommend pouring some resin onto this surface and then adding more powder. Mix the resin thoroughly to ensure all lumps are gone. This consistent resin mix becomes your stock solution.

Ways to use mica powder

Polymer Clay – Apply mica powder to raw clay. Brush them onto your polymer clay to give it a shiny and metallic look. Add pigment powder to liquid clay or varnish to turn hardened art clay into a unique and beautiful glazed galaxy effect work of art.

Stamp – the powder gives a special effect to stamping projects. Press the desired rubber stamp into the ink pad, stamp the paper and sprinkle the powder over the surface. The powder gives your homemade cards shiny and pearly details. Change the look of the embossing by adding mica colors to your clear embossing powder for unique color effects.

Shimmery Spray – Fill your spray bottle with water and add a small amount of metallic paint in your chosen color. Shake the bottle well and mix 2-5 grams of pigment powder with some glue. Shake the bottle very well again. Now you can add an extra layer of shine to your paper, fabric, floral or metal projects.

Paint – mix a small wet brush in a little mica powder placed on a bowl, mediums, oil or acrylic paints. Keep mixing until it becomes a thin paste, dip your brush into the mixture and start painting your work. Pigment powder can also be mixed into oil and acrylic paints.

Decoupage – Mix mica powder into a liquid glue product used for decoupage and start pouring the glue into a bowl. Mix a powder into your glue slowly and thoroughly. Pigment powder can also be added to the clear gauze to seal it.

Slime Making – Slowly stretch the slim and fold in the mica powder Use about ¾ teaspoon of the powder for great results!

Soap – Works best with transparent melts. For transparent melt: Use ½ teaspoon per pound of melt.

Bath Bombs – Use polysorbate 80 in bath bombs to reduce powder residue in the bath.

Epoxy Resin – Add 1g of pigment in the ratio of 1-5 oz of epoxy depending on how saturated color you want to get.

Buy the BALTIC DAY pigment kit HERE.

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More about colored mica

What is colored mica?

Colored micas (or pearlescent) are beautiful natural colors created by coating Muscovite mica flakes with high heat resistant iron oxides, ultramarines or dyes.

What is “natural”

“Natural” is a word often used to describe products or ingredients. The Oxford English Dictionary definition of ‘natural’ means ‘existing in or derived from nature; not man-made or caused”. Colored mica is made from ingredients that are formed from mineral rock, and we can probably all agree that rock from the earth is natural. Of course, it would be completely irresponsible and illegal to put these crushed stones on your face or in your cosmetic products without first finishing and cleaning them!

How are colored micas formed?

Colored mica goes through a complex manufacturing process using mica flakes, titanium dioxide and iron oxides or ultramarines depending on the final color to become the vibrant colors we have all come to know and love. For cosmetic use, colored micas must then go through an additional process to further refine and purify them, bringing them to cosmetic quality standards for use in all products defined as cosmetics.

What can colored micas be used for?

They are used in a wide variety of applications including decorative paints such as car paint, wonderful effects can be achieved on artist’s canvas and in calligraphy. They are also used in card making, candle making (usually used to decorate surfaces) and of course in cosmetics including soaps.

Cosmetic grade colored micas are best known for their use in mineral makeup and are the preferred choice for coloring mineral eye shadows, lip products, blushes and more. They are also used in nail polish by nail lovers and have gained incredible popularity as a natural alternative to colored soaps

Are all colored micas the same?

No… The color palette of colored mica can cover the whole spectrum and beyond! Within that spectrum you will then find that certain colors can be metallic in nature, others iridescent, there are chameleon-like color shifters, and so many more. Then there is the system for sizing colored mica and indeed most mineral ingredients, this is done in microns. Generally with colored mica, the smaller the micron size, the more they tend to shimmer rather than sparkle and the coverage will be stronger. The higher the micron size, the more shine they have and less opacity.

To color or not to color?

Colored micas coated with artificial colors can bleed in soap, so when purchasing colored mica for soap making it is always best to check with your supplier to see what type of mica they stock.

We have chosen not to stock colored micas with artificial coloring as we prefer to keep our products as natural as possible.

Colored mica in cosmetics

Add individually to pre-blended shadow bases for stunning shadows, or create your own bespoke color blend by mixing a few together. You are not limited to eye shadows either, some of the more muted pinks, lilacs, peaches and browns can be added to blush bases for a very attractive effect.

Welcome to the workshop community @Steve3. Thank you for your question.

Powder pigments can be mixed directly into water-based paints. In order for the pigments to dissolve evenly, you can put them in a cup and add teaspoons of water until you get a liquid consistency. Pour the contents of the mug into the paint can while stirring. Continue stirring the color-pigment mixture until an even consistency is achieved.

What kind of project do you use the powder pigment paint for? I’m sure the community would be interested.

Please let me know if you have any further questions or need any assistance.

mitchell

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Mica, one of a group of hydrous potassium, aluminum silicate minerals. It is a type of phyllosilicate that has a two-dimensional sheet or layered structure. Among the major rock-forming minerals, mica is found in all three major rock types – igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Chemical composition The general formula for minerals of the mica group is XY 2-3 Z 4 O 10 (OH,F) 2 with X = K, Na, Ba, Ca, Cs, (H 3 O), (NH 4 ); Y = Al, Mg, Fe2+, Li, Cr, Mn, V, Zn; and Z = Si, Al, Fe3+, Be, Ti. Compositions of common rock-forming micas are given in the table. Click here to view full-size table. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and get access to exclusive content. Subscribe Now Few natural micas have end member compositions. For example, most muscovite contains sodium, which replaces some potassium, and several varieties have chromium or vanadium, or a combination of both, replacing some of the aluminum; in addition, the Si:Al ratio can range from the stated 3:1 up to about 7:1. Similar compositional variations are known for the other micas. Therefore, as with some other mineral groups (e.g. the garnets), different specimens of naturally occurring mica samples consist of different proportions of ideal end-element compositions. However, there is no complete series of solid solutions between dioctahedral mica and trioctahedral mica.

Crystal structure Micas have layered structures whose basic units consist of two polymerized layers of silicon dioxide (SiO 4 ) tetrahedra. Two such leaves are placed side by side with the vertices of their tetrahedrons pointing towards each other; the layers are cross-linked with cations—for example, aluminum in muscovite—and hydroxyl pairs complete the coordination of these cations (see figure). Thus, the crosslinked bilayer is tightly bound, has the bases of silica tetrahedra on both of its faces, and is negatively charged. The charge is balanced by singly charged large cations – for example potassium in muscovite – which connect the cross-linked bilayers to form the complete structure. The differences between micas depend on differences in the X and Y cations. Although the micas are generally considered to be monoclinic (pseudohexagonal), there are also hexagonal, orthorhombic, and triclinic shapes, commonly referred to as polytypes. The polytypes are based on the sequence and number of layers of the basic structure in the unit cell and the symmetry this creates. Most biotite is 1M and most muscovite is 2M; However, more than one polytype is often present in individual specimens. However, this feature cannot be detected macroscopically; Polytypes are characterized by relatively sophisticated techniques, such as B. those using X-rays. Micas other than glauconite tend to crystallize as short pseudohexagonal prisms. The faces of these prisms are typically rough, some appearing streaky and dull, while the flat ends tend to be smooth and shiny. The end faces are parallel to the perfect cleavage that characterizes the group.

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Are micas natural?

Most micas used in cosmetics and soaps start with naturally degraded mica that is ground into a fine powder. This mica powder has an off-white color until it is then coated with pigments (iron oxides, ultramarines or dyes). Colored micas therefore consist of pigments on a mica substrate (underground). However, these pigments are not natural. They are made in the lab to avoid the unhealthy levels of lead, arsenic and mercury found in degraded pigments. Therefore there are no 100% natural colored micas. If they contain a pigment (ultramarine, iron oxide or dye), they are not natural. Special Note: Some of our micas are made with synthetic mica substrate called Fluorphlogopite. Fluorophlogopite is brighter and smoother than natural mica and makes a fantastic substrate for some applications (e.g. all the cosmetic and bath bomb safe glitters in our Bath Bomb Safe Glitter Collection!).

How many teaspoons are in an ounce of mica?

Our soap coloring recommendations are by volume as this is an industry standard. However, we pack and sell mica by weight. We understand this can be confusing. Unfortunately, different micas have different densities, so the answer to this question can vary wildly depending on the mica being measured. About 60% of our micas have very similar densities and in these cases there are about 12-18 teaspoons in an ounce. However, some ounces may hold more teaspoons and others less (like our Glow Blue and Glow Green, both of which are very dense).

How much is in a sample bag?

Sample bags are the one size fits all we sell and are filled by volume not weight. Each sachet contains approximately one teaspoon. They come in clear, resealable bags.

My duster is clogged. Help!

Fairy Dusters (FD) can occasionally clog, but most of the time it can be fixed quickly. Try this: You can do this outside when it’s not windy as you might end up with floating glitter all over the place…

Unscrew the top of the FD and slowly remove, tapping lightly to dislodge excess glitter into the glass.

Pump the top to release glitter in the mechanism that sits in the powder.

Try tapping lightly on a hard surface to kick up even more glitter.

Blow into the mechanism with some force to remove the powder.

Screw the lid back on the container and test.

If the Duster does not work properly after 10 pumps, please contact us.

Can I use Mad Mica’s dyes in bath bombs? Cosmetics?

Most of our micas (but not all of our dyes) can be used in bath bombs and cosmetics. However, some micas contain ingredients that aren’t FDA-approved for lips, such as chrome green oxide and ultramarine blue, while others may contain ingredients that aren’t approved for ocular use. Each product page contains the FDA cleared safety uses for that product. Before purchasing, please ensure that what you are purchasing is safe for its intended use. If you have any questions, please call us at 561-845-0050. Note: If you are using mica or other oil soluble dyes we recommend using polysorbate 80 at around 2% in your liquid phase to properly distribute your colors in the bath. This should eliminate the “tub ring” or floating mica that can occur if you don’t incorporate it into your recipe.

Can I use Mad Micas on bath and body products other than soaps?

Yes! While all of our micas can be used in soap (don’t forget to check CP stability on the product pages), many can and are regularly used in other bath and body products (not to mention cosmetics, art applications, nail polish). and much more). However, Mad Mica’s neons are only suitable for the body and should not be used in products other than craft products. Remember: Each product page lists the FDA approved uses for that particular product. Please review this information to ensure the mica you require is suitable for your intended use. Material Data Safety Sheets are also available for all products should you have any further questions.

Do you have a “true red mica”?

We’ve created what we think is the perfect true red mica by combining three equal parts colorants that you can mix yourself: 1 part Voodoo mica, 1 part Spicy Tomato mica, and 1 part Brazen Hussy pigment. We offer these three colors as a set in 1 ounce and 4 ounce jars in the True Red Set. Please note this set contains Brazen Hussy neon pigment which is approved for soap and craft use only.

How do I mix mica to color my soap or scrub?

You can mix it directly into your soap batter or sugar scrub recipe, but we recommend pre-mixing it in oil first to eliminate the possibility of clumping in your recipe (although mica rarely clumps). Use a cup to mix your mica powder and oil. Measure your mica powder into the cup along with the same ratio (or slightly more) of a carrier oil you already use in your recipe. For example: Combine 1 part mica powder with 1-1½ parts oil. Mix thoroughly with a small spatula, craft stick, or mini-blender until all the lumps are combined. It helps push the clumps to the sides of your container to loosen pockets of trapped dry powder. If using melt and pour soap base, mix mica with either 90% isopropyl alcohol or vegetable glycerin before mixing into soap base. Many people add the mica directly into the soap base, but we recommend pre-mixing it first to ensure it’s completely lump-free.

Where are the safety data sheets for your micas?

Where are the safety data sheets for your micas? Most products have links to datasheets on the product page. The rest is right here.

Color additives are regulated by the FDA. Why?

FDA regulations ensure that color additives are safe for various applications. To learn more about FDA regulations regarding color additives in bath bombs and cosmetics, read our FDA regulations blog post. If you would like to go directly to the FDA website to see which color additives are approved for use in your products, please go directly here.

Does Mad Micas offer “Batch Certified” dyes and varnishes?

Yes we do. Mad Oils, Inc. d/b/a Mad Micas is FDA certified to repackage FDA-approved colorants and coatings. We send samples of every lot we receive to the FDA for analysis before making them available on the website. Which colors must be “batch certified”? All solid color dyes and varnishes must be batch certified in order to be legally used in bath bombs and cosmetics (although bath bombs are technically considered cosmetics). Mad Micas submits sealed samples of every single color dye and colored varnish shipment we purchase to the FDA for laboratory testing and analysis. Only after they have been analyzed and approved by the FDA do we offer them for sale. Full test results are included with every purchase. However, dye or lacquer mixtures do not have to be batch certified. They are exempt from batch certification requirements as long as the mix is ​​made up of colors each already certified by the FDA.

Are all Mad Micas vegan?

Yes! Our micas contain no animal products and have not been tested on animals by us or our suppliers. We require declarations from all our suppliers that our micas contain no animal products and are never tested on animals. You can read our animal cruelty statement here.

What about child labor and fair and ethical employee practices at suppliers?

Mad Micas is strongly committed to social responsibility and ethical business practices. Although we purchase our paints and supplies from around the world, including here in the United States, we recognize that different countries have different regulations and practices. Therefore, we pre-screen all our manufacturers and suppliers and require declarations that no children (financial or otherwise) are employed by that company’s company or subcontractors. In addition, we require statements on safe and healthy work environments for their employees. We believe that by demanding these statements we are helping to support safe and healthy working conditions and the rights and well-being of children around the world.

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Why is my question not in this FAQ?

A dye is a color additive that dissolves into its carrier and colors it. For example, tie-dye or Easter egg dye. Dyes are identifiable because they have numbers in their name, such as B. Blue #1 or Red #40. Dyes tend to be light in color. Dyes are matte and not shimmery. They tend to be translucent.

A pigment is a color additive that does not dissolve in its carrier and does not color (except at really high concentrations where it could happen). Pigments float in their carrier. An example would be white house paint, which is made from a color base and the addition of the pigment titanium dioxide. The pigments are matte and not shimmering. They tend to be opaque.

Mica is a mineral that has a glassy luster. It dissolves into nothing. It is naturally clear or yellowish in color. Pigment companies color micas with a pigment (or sometimes a dye) to make the colored micas you see all over our website as well as in all types of makeup. Many people call this mixture pigments, but in reality they are pigments mixed with shimmery mica.

If you’re planning on making bath bombs at home but aren’t sure which colors are safe, you’ve come to the right place. Here we have listed the best dyes for bath bombs. Adding color to your bath bombs is like magic. They change the shade of the bath bomb mix and make your experience even more enjoyable. Scroll down to see our top picks!

The 13 best colors/dyes for bath bombs

The Original Stationery: Mica Powder Pearl Pigment is perfect for adding a bold hue to your DIY bath bomb. This set of 12 shades adds a varying amount of pigment depending on how much color powder you add. Test the intensity of the colors before making any adjustments in the recipe. This non-toxic mineral coloring powder will add a shimmering, metallic pigment to your bath bomb. These colorfast pigments stay vibrant and vibrant and won’t fade quickly. They are 100% safe and will not stain skin or clothing.

advantages

100% sure

Don’t color

non-toxic

Safe for children

Long lasting

Highly pigmented

No lumps and residue

Can be used together to create unique color combinations

Disadvantages

The packaging is not leakproof.

Might be a bit dirty.

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Create attractive and vibrant bath bombs with the Soap Shop Mica Powder Set. The kit includes a wide range of 50 dyes of different shades. They mix smoothly to make easy-to-use soaps and bath bombs. These mica pigments are organic and help create personalized bath bombs that are bright and shimmery. The pigment powder dissolves easily and lump-free in water. When turned into bath bombs, the powders ensure rich color and are safe for your kids too.

advantages

non-toxic

Highly pigmented

Not tested on animals

Vegan

Stain free

irritation free

No Residues

Disadvantages

none

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The Limino Bath Bomb Soap Dye is a color set with 12 vibrant shades. These are FDA-approved soap dyes made with food-grade ingredients. Each dye can have different consistencies, but a small amount will do. Unlike mica color powders, these liquid colorants do not require prior preparation with glycerin or oil.

These soluble liquid dyes are non-toxic, vegan, non-irritating, baby-friendly and stain-free. You can use single dyes or mix two or more dyes to create chameleon colors. The kit comes with a 14-step guide to help you get the most out of these colors. You can add mica powder to prevent the colors from bleeding or fading quickly.

advantages

Water Soluble Colors

FDA approved

Contains food grade ingredients

A small amount produces vibrant colors

non-toxic

Vegan

Not lovely

Baby friendly

Stain free

Comes with instruction booklet.

No pre-mixing with oil or glycerine required.

Disadvantages

May bleed and fade.

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The Wtrcsv Mica Powder Epoxy Resin Pigment is a set of 30 bath bomb color powders. Each pack contains 5.4 ounces of color powder and contains a variety of bright colors. These soap powder dyes are made of mica and titanium. They are highly concentrated and a little can produce bright and vibrant colors. This mica bath bomb color is non-toxic, non-irritating to skin, pet-friendly, safe and gentle on your skin. It adds a shimmer that looks beautiful on your bath bomb of any color.

advantages

30 shades of mica color powder

Creates vibrant tones

A small amount is enough. highly concentrated

non-toxic

animal friendly

Soft and safe

Does not irritate the skin

Doesn’t fade

Disadvantages

May not be completely spotless.

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Erosom Soap Dye Mica Powder Kit contains 12 dyes with attractive colors made from safe ingredients. The pigmented powder creates a shine and shimmer effect. They are non-toxic and ideal for handmade soaps. You can also use these powders with lotions, gels, nail polish and eye shadows. In addition, these powders leave no trace or residue and are long-lasting.

advantages

non-toxic

Vegan

Is not absorbed by the skin

Not tested on animals

Easy to use

Disadvantages

Less in crowd

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The DecorRom Bath Bomb Mold Set With Soap Colorant is a cheap bath bomb making kit. You get 10ml in 12 bright colors along with three sizes of eight bath bomb shapes. The liquid dyes are made from FDA-approved food-grade ingredients. The molds are made of ASTM standard food grade aluminum alloy.

The dyes are non-toxic, non-irritating and safe for the skin. You can easily mix them to create unique contours or new shades of your choice. The colors are intense and will not bleed or fade. This set also comes with plastic bags to store the bath bombs in. The packaging is sturdy and comes with instructions.

advantages

12 vibrant colors

3 sizes of 8 bath bomb shapes

Made from FDA approved food grade ingredients

The molds are made of a food-safe aluminum alloy.

non-toxic

Not lovely

Colors will not bleed or fade.

Come with plastic bags to store the bath bombs.

Sturdy packaging

Instruction booklet provided

Disadvantages

Not for making large bath bombs.

The Chameleon Colors color powder is a set of vibrant holi color powders. These are intense dyes and safe for most skin types. Although these are mainly used for parties and festivals, many users confirm that they can also be used as bath bomb paint. You can use these color powers in small amounts. You can also get creative and create rainbow outlines. However, these can discolor and bleed.

advantages

Set of 11 vibrant color powders

Intense color

Safe and non-toxic

Gentle on the skin

Good color pays off

A small amount goes a long way

Disadvantages

May stain and bleed.

Not suitable for sensitive skin.

Not baby friendly.

How To Look PRETTY Bath Bomb Colorant is a set of 12 vibrant water-soluble bath bomb colorants. Achieve clean, crisp, colorfast bath bombs with these liquid dyes. However, to prevent bleeding and rapid fading, you need to use mica powder. The dye is sourced from FDA-approved manufacturers. It’s easy to dose by squeezing the bottle. It’s vegan, gluten-free, stain-free, free from harsh chemicals, baby-friendly, and eco-friendly. It includes a list of instructions for creating various DIY projects.

advantages

12 vibrant water-soluble dyes

Intense colors

Easy to dose

Sourced from FDA approved manufacturers

Vegan

Gluten free

Stain free

Free from harsh chemicals

Baby friendly

Environmentally friendly

Instruction booklet provided

Disadvantages

May bleed or fade quickly if not mixed with mica.

Soap Beautiful Bath Bomb Soap Dye is a range of beautiful natural dyes. These mix easily and help create a custom color or colored outlines and patterns in the bath bombs. They are made from food-grade ingredients and sodium carboxymethylcellulose. Sorbitol and propylene glycol are added to some paints. They are non-toxic and free from harsh chemicals. The high quality and high pigmentation makes them perfect for making colorful bath bombs. They can be used with any mold – silicone, steel, aluminum alloy or plastic.

advantages

Intense colors

Made from food safe ingredients

Mix lightly

Can be used to create layered effects or contours

non-toxic

Free from harsh chemicals

Disadvantages

All colors may not be true to color.

All colors have the same concentrated pigment.

The DecorRom 18 Color Bath Bomb soap color is a pack with different natural colorants. Intense and beautiful, these colors are quick to blend, ready to use and can be used to create different shades or a layered effect. Each color has passed FDA certification and is gentle on the skin.

The paints are free from harsh chemicals, non-toxic, stain-free and baby-friendly. They don’t fade quickly. However, since these dyes are water soluble, you need to add mica powder to prevent bleeding. These come with 20 shrink wrap bags for storing the bath bombs.

advantages

3 ounces of 18 vibrant colors

High pigmentation.

Water-soluble dyes

Food grade ingredients

Mix lightly

FDA certification

non-toxic

Gentle on the skin

Stain free

Baby friendly

Free from harsh chemicals

Disadvantages

Can bleed and fade quickly if not mixed with mica.

Allinko Yilador Liquid Soap Dye Kit contains 15 colors. This is one of the best bath bomb dyes that can be used to make visually appealing bath bombs. These are non-toxic and contain no harsh chemicals. The concentrated formula does not leave stains on the skin or in the bath. They’re also easily blended together to create custom colors and layering effects. These come with a 100% lifetime guarantee, are hand inspected and packaged in the USA.

advantages

15 vibrant dyes for bath bombs

Non-toxic

No harsh chemicals

Stain free

Easy to mix and match

Water and oil soluble

food grade

skin friendly

hand checked

100% Lifetime Guarantee

Can be used with molds made of any material

Disadvantages

Less amount.

Colors can not be very pigmented.

Colors can run if not mixed with mica.

The Yasy Mica Powder is highly pigmented and comes in a 1 oz can. These dyes melt quickly and form a fine texture when mixed. You can use it in homemade soaps, bath bombs, lotions, candles, shower gels and other makeup materials. You can also combine dried flowers and these pigment powders to make an attractive bath bomb. Because it is a mica-based pigment, it will add depth of color and shine to your bath bombs. In addition, it is irritant-free and safe for children.

advantages

Vegan

non-toxic

Not allergic

Soft

Comes in a simple and secure storage case

Disadvantages

none

DecorRom Epoxy Resin Color Pigment is a jumbo box of 23 beautiful bath bomb colorants. The amount of each color is 10g and they help create depth and a shimmering effect. The cosmetic-grade dyes contain mica, which keeps the pigment from bleeding and fading. The natural epoxy resin pigments are vegan, harmless and gentle on the skin. The color powders melt quickly and are easy to add to epoxy resin and bath bombs. A little pays off in terms of color, and you’ll be surprised at how pretty these bath bombs end up looking.

advantages

23 vibrant shades

Good color payoff

contain mica

Won’t bleed or fade

Vegan

Gentle on the skin

Harmless

Mix lightly

Disadvantages

Some of the pigments may change color.

Not spotless

These are the 13 best dyes or colorants for your bath bomb recipe. But it’s not just a matter of buying one color. You also need to know how to use it to create the shade you want. Here’s a quick look at how to color bath bombs. scroll down

How to color bath bombs

To color bath bombs, add water-soluble dyes to the wet phase. If you are using mica, which is not water soluble, you can add its pigments in the drying phase.

Tips on choosing the right dye for a DIY bath bomb

Choose a bath bomb color that is gentle on the skin.

It should not stain your skin, bathtub or clothes.

Choose water-soluble paints. Add mica to make it bloodless.

Add finely ground mica pigments to prevent skin irritation.

It should not contain parabens and harsh chemicals.

Start by adding a smaller amount of the pigment as many bath bomb dyes are highly concentrated. Add more as needed.

Bath bomb coloring is great for adding depth and personality to your bath bomb recipe. Go ahead and paint your bath bomb with brilliant colors and make every bath session therapeutic! Watch after.

Why trust Stylecraze

Oyendrila Kanjilal, the author of this article, is a certified skincare trainer. Her deep understanding of skin needs and detailed research allows her to offer the best products to the readers. After thoroughly researching and reading many customer reviews, this list of the best bath bomb dyes has been compiled. In addition, she says these dyes are safe and non-staining.

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mica

Micas are oil-soluble pigments and don’t work well in water-based products like room sprays, shampoos, or body washes. The mica sinks to the bottom of these products instead of spreading evenly.

Micas work well in cold-processed soaps and are among the most user-friendly pigments. Mica mixes easily in soapy batter. You can mix mica directly into your soap batter if you like, although you may need to glue your batter more than you want for your intended design. Many soap designers like to disperse mica in some light oil like olive, sweet almond, or rice bran oil. You can also use some of your soap oil. It is recommended to disperse one teaspoon of mica in one tablespoon of carrier oil (1:3 ratio) to color one pound of soap. You can use more or less mica depending on the soap design you want. You can mix your mica in a small paper cup with a plastic spoon or popsicle stick. Our resident soap expert, Teri Endsley, likes to mix her mica with a spatula on a piece of Plexiglas.

Mica is also good for melting and pouring soap. Instead of oil, disperse your micas to melt and pour in 91% isopropyl alcohol. Disperse ½ teaspoon of mica in 1 1/2 teaspoons of alcohol (1:3 ratio) to color 1 pound of soap. Again, you can use more or less to achieve the look you want. Micas used to melt and pour soap create a sparkling or pearlescent product. Micas used in white melt and cast mold look more opaque.

Mica can be used in bath bombs, but be aware they can leave an awkward ring around your tub. Using polysorbate 80 in an amount of at least 2% of your total oils and other liquids can help mitigate this. Still, it’s best to use a light hand with mica in bath bombs. I like to reserve them for decorative use only and use other dyes to color my bath bombs.

Mica can be used to color lotions and whipped body butters. You’ll want to use a very light hand or you could end up with glistening skin! (Unless you want shimmery, sparkly skin, in which case use more!) Try using about 1/16 teaspoon of mica in 16 ounces of lotion and adjust to your taste. Micas are spectacular in lip products too! Try using 1/16 tsp mica per lip balm or lip gloss and see how you like it. Mica itself won’t provide a lot of color, but it will add a lot of shine to your lips.

Not all micas are safe for all uses. You need to check if a particular mica is lip safe before using it in a lip balm. Micas containing chromium oxide, hydrated chromium oxide or ultramarines (this includes almost all blue and green micas) are not lip safe. Mica that is not lip-proof cannot be used in bath bombs either. Some micas can discolor in cold process soap, especially some pink and rose gold shades that contain carmine. Be sure to check if the mica you are interested in is recommended for a specific application before using it.

Mica mixes easily to create new colors, so get creative! You can lighten mica with Mica is one of the most user-friendly colorants and comes in a rainbow of vibrant colors. Micas are made by attaching lab-made pigments to a naturally mined mineral, mica, or synthetically derived fluorophlogopite. Laboratory created and natural micas behave identically. Mica comes in different micron sizes. The larger the particle size, the more glittery the mica becomes. Smaller micron micas are smoother and more opaque. Micas are oil-soluble pigments and don’t work well in water-based products like room sprays, shampoos, or body washes. The mica sinks to the bottom of these products instead of spreading evenly. Mica works well in cold-processed soap and is one of the most user-friendly pigments. Mica mixes easily in soapy batter. You can mix mica directly into your soap batter if you like, although you may need to glue your batter more than you want for your intended design. Many soap designers like to disperse mica in some light oil like olive, sweet almond, or rice bran oil. You can also use some of your soap oil. It is recommended to disperse one teaspoon of mica in one tablespoon of carrier oil (1:3 ratio) to color one pound of soap. You can use more or less mica depending on the soap design you want. You can mix your mica in a small paper cup with a plastic spoon or popsicle stick. Our resident soap expert, Teri Endsley, likes to mix her mica with a palette knife on a piece of Plexiglas. Mica is also good for melting and pouring soap. Instead of oil, disperse your micas to melt and pour in 91% isopropyl alcohol. Disperse ½ teaspoon of mica in 1 1/2 teaspoons of alcohol (1:3 ratio) to color 1 pound of soap. Again, you can use more or less to achieve the look you want. Micas used to melt and pour soap create a sparkling or pearlescent product. Micas used in white melt and casting look more opaque. Mica can be used in bath bombs, but be aware that they can leave an awkward ring around your tub. Using polysorbate 80 in an amount of at least 2% of your total oils and other liquids can help mitigate this. Still, it’s best to use a light hand with mica in bath bombs. I like to reserve them for decorative use only and use other dyes to color my bath bombs. Mica can be used to color lotions and whipped body butter. You’ll want to use a very light hand or you could end up with glistening skin! (Unless you want shimmery, sparkly skin, in which case use more!) Try using about 1/16 teaspoon of mica in 16 ounces of lotion and adjust to your taste. Micas are spectacular in lip products too! Try using 1/16 tsp mica per lip balm or lip gloss and see how you like it. Mica itself doesn’t provide a lot of color, but it does add a lot of shine to your lips. Not all micas are safe for all uses. You need to check if a particular mica is lip safe before using it in a lip balm. Micas containing chromium oxide, hydrated chromium oxide or ultramarines (this includes almost all blue and green micas) are not lip safe. Mica that is not lip-proof cannot be used in bath bombs either. Some micas can discolor in cold process soap, especially some pink and rose gold shades that contain carmine. Make sure the mica you are interested in is recommended for a specific application before using it. Mica’s can be easily mixed to create new colors, so get creative! You can lighten mica with Titanium Dioxide or darken mica with Smooth Coconut Carbon. You can also mix neons or oxides with mica.

oxides and ultramarines

Oxides and ultramarines must be pre-dispersed in oil, otherwise they form small specks in your products. Disperse 1 teaspoon of dye in 1 tablespoon of oil to color one pound of cold processed soap for ultramarines and chromium oxide and hydrated chromium oxide. You should use half this amount (or less) for brown oxide and red oxide. Use half the amount of oxides or ultramarines you would use in cold process soap in melt and pour soap dispersed in glycerin or isopropyl alcohol.

Ultramarines and oxides are not recommended in bath bombs or liquid soaps as they can release sulphurous compounds and be quite smelly! Ultramarines, chromium oxide and hydrated chromium oxide are not lip or bath bomb proof. Red oxide, yellow oxide and brown oxide are lip safe and can be used to color lip products.

Oxides and ultramarines are even more saturated in color than micas, but are a bit more difficult to process. The vibrant color of this soap was made with ultramarine blue. Oxides and ultramarines must be pre-dispersed in oil, otherwise they will form small spots in your products. Disperse 1 teaspoon of dye in 1 tablespoon of oil to color one pound of cold processed soap for ultramarines and chromium oxide and hydrated chromium oxide. You should use half this amount (or less) for brown oxide and red oxide. Use half the amount of oxides or ultramarines you would use for cold melt soap and pour in soap dispersed in glycerin or isopropyl alcohol. Ultramarines and oxides are not recommended in bath bombs or liquid soaps as they can release sulphurous compounds and be quite smelly! Ultramarines, chromium oxide and hydrated chromium oxide are not lip or bath bomb proof. Red oxide, yellow oxide and brown oxide are lip safe and can be used to color lip products.

neon pigments

Neon pigments are made by complexing a polymer with a pigment. Neon pigments are used in the same way as ultramarines and oxides, although you may want to use them sparingly for a subtle look! Start with ¼ tsp. Disperse pigment in ¾ teaspoon of oil (1:3 ratio) in a pound of cold process soap and see what you think of the color. Try using a similar amount of neon pigment dispersed in glycerin or isopropyl alcohol to melt and pour soap. Neon pigments are also great for mixing to add a bit of sparkle to a mica.

Neon pigments are not suitable for products other than cold process, and melt and pour soap. Do you want ultra bright soaps? Neon pigments are the right choice for you! Neon pigments are made by complexing a polymer with a pigment. Neon pigments are used in the same way as ultramarines and oxides, although you may want to use them sparingly for a subtle look! Start with ¼ tsp. Disperse pigment in ¾ teaspoon of oil (1:3 ratio) in a pound of cold process soap and see what you think of the color. Try using a similar amount of neon pigment dispersed in glycerin or isopropyl alcohol to melt and pour soap. Neon pigments are also great for mixing to add a bit of sparkle to a mica. Neon pigments are not suitable for products other than cold process and soap melting and casting.

titanium dioxide

With excessive use, titanium dioxide can cause “glycerin flows” where the soap takes on a crackling appearance. You can control this by reducing the amount of water in your soap recipe. Titanium dioxide cannot lighten a soap that has turned dark brown due to the high level of vanillin in a fragrance oil. However, it can lighten slight discoloration or a recipe that is not naturally white. Be aware that titanium dioxide can also speed up your trace somewhat.

Titanium dioxide can also be used to melt and pour soap. Disperse your titanium dioxide in a 1:3 ratio in glycerin. You may never need Titanium Dioxide in melt and pour soaps as you can always just use white melt and pour if you want either white soap or opaque soap.

Titanium dioxide is used commercially to formulate sunscreens. However, don’t rely on homemade products for sunscreen or make sunscreen claims in your marketing. Sunscreens must undergo rigorous laboratory testing and be certified by the FDA (or other government agency) to be considered effective. However, titanium dioxide is useful in whitening cream cosmetics and lip products and is effective in creating opacity in lip products. You can experiment with adding a small amount of titanium dioxide dispersed in oil to mica lip products to give them a more opaque look and bring out the mica color. Titanium dioxide is one of the most commonly used pigments in soap making. It is a very opaque, white pigment that naturally degrades. It’s safe to use in all products, although it’s hard to imagine using it in bath bombs! Titanium dioxide can be dispersed in either water or cold worked soap oil in a 1:3 ratio. It’s easier to disperse in water, but you’ll need to mix it into your soapy batter. You have to be very patient in mixing out any lumps to disperse titanium dioxide in oil, but the resulting mixture is very easy to mix into your soap batter without additional stick mixing. A teaspoon of titanium dioxide whitens a pound of soap. When used in excess, titanium dioxide can cause “glycerin flows” where the soap takes on a crackling appearance. You can control this by reducing the amount of water in your soap recipe. Titanium dioxide cannot lighten a soap that has turned dark brown due to the high level of vanillin in a fragrance oil. However, it can lighten slight discoloration or a recipe that is not naturally white. Be aware that titanium dioxide can also speed up your trail a bit. Titanium dioxide can also be used to melt and pour soap. Disperse your titanium dioxide in a 1:3 ratio in glycerin. You may never need titanium dioxide for soap melting and pouring, as you can only ever use white melting and pouring if you want either white soap or opaque soap. Titanium dioxide is used commercially to formulate sunscreens. However, don’t rely on homemade products for sunscreen or make sunscreen claims in your marketing. Sunscreens must undergo rigorous laboratory testing and be certified by the FDA (or other government agency) to be considered effective. However, titanium dioxide is useful in whitening cream cosmetics and lip products and is effective in creating opacity in lip products. You can experiment with adding a small amount of titanium dioxide dispersed in oil to mica lip products to give them a more opaque look and bring out the mica color.

coconut charcoal

Coconut charcoal is a great way to turn cold process soap black. Pre-disperse one teaspoon of coconut charcoal in one tablespoon of oil (1:3) to color one pound of soap. You can double this for a richer black color. Like titanium dioxide, activated charcoal can speed up your trail. This soap is made from coconut charcoal and titanium dioxide.

Coconut charcoal can also be used to melt and pour soap. Pre-disperse 1 teaspoon of coconut charcoal in 1 1 tablespoon of glycerin or isopropyl alcohol to color 1 pound of soap. You can add more or less depending on the design you want.

Coconut charcoal can also be used in body products like shower gels and scrubs. Try adding a teaspoon per pound of product and see how you like it. You can always add more if you like it. It’s hard to imagine adding coconut charcoal to a lip product, but it sure is!

It’s safe to use coconut charcoal in bath bombs, but your tub will get terribly dirty, even with the addition of polysorbate 80! Coconut charcoal, also known as activated charcoal, is a natural way to blacken your products. Elements sells both Smooth Coconut Carbon and Exfoliating Activating Carbon if you want to mess up your products a bit. Coconut charcoal is a great way to turn cold process soap black. Pre-disperse one teaspoon of coconut charcoal in one tablespoon of oil (1:3) to color one pound of soap. You can double this for a richer black color. Like titanium dioxide, activated charcoal can speed up your trail. This soap is made from coconut charcoal and titanium dioxide. Coconut charcoal can also be used to melt and pour soap. Pre-disperse 1 teaspoon of coconut charcoal in 1 1 tablespoon of glycerin or isopropyl alcohol to color 1 pound of soap. You can add more or less depending on the design you want.Coconut charcoal can also be used in body products like shower gels and scrubs. Try adding a teaspoon per pound of product and see how you like it. You can always add more if you like it. It’s hard to imagine adding coconut charcoal to a lip product, but it sure is! It’s safe to use coconut charcoal in bath bombs, but your tub will be terribly messy, even with the addition of polysorbate 80!

clays

Clays can also be used in body products. Be aware that adding clay to lotions and scrubs can make preservation difficult. Use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and preserve your products at the maximum allowable rate. You should also eliminate any botanicals, honey, or other difficult-to-preserve ingredients from your formula. Clays can be used in lip products, but the texture of your products will be quite uncomfortable, so it’s best to avoid them.

Clays are a great addition to bath bombs as they add complexity to your recipe. If your recipe already contains kaolin clay, you can replace ¼ of the total with a colored clay. You should use these sparingly as they can make your bath bombs surprisingly dark! When used sparingly (0.25% or less) they won’t stain your bathtub either. Clays are a fun, natural way to add color and comfort to soaps and creams. You can use clays just like you would cold process coconut charcoal and melt and pour soap. You can mix a little mica with clay to brighten them up if you want. Clays have the added benefit of giving your lather a nice slip. Some colored clays are darker than others, so add them sparingly at first. This soap is made from Antique Rose Brazilian Clay. Clays can also be used in body products. Be aware that adding clay to lotions and scrubs can make preservation difficult. Use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and preserve your products at the maximum allowable rate. You should also eliminate any botanicals, honey, or other difficult-to-preserve ingredients from your formula. Clays can be used in lip products, but the texture of your products will be quite uncomfortable, so it’s best to avoid them. Clays are a great addition to bath bombs because they make your recipe harder. If your recipe already contains kaolin clay, you can replace ¼ of the total with a colored clay. You should use these sparingly as they can make your bath bombs surprisingly dark! When used sparingly (0.25% or less) they won’t stain your bathtub either.

Water soluble liquid dye

Water-soluble liquid dyes are ideal for coloring water-based body products, including lotions, shampoos, body washes and scrubs. Start with a drop or two per pound of product – a little goes a long way. These dyes are not suitable for anhydrous products such as lotion bars, lip balms, or whipped body butters.

Water soluble liquid dyes are a perfect way to color bath bombs as they won’t stain your bathtub. You can substitute any water you would use in your recipe with water-soluble liquid coloring. For the lightest color, you can mix water soluble liquid color with 99% isopropyl alcohol as a wetting agent in your recipe. Note that too much dye will trigger the reaction in your bath bombs, much like adding too much water. Our bath bomb recipes call for water-soluble liquid dyes.

Products colored with water-soluble liquid dyes should be stored away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. The liquid soap on the right was stored on a sunny window sill for a month, while the soap on the left was stored on the other side of the room, away from sunlight. Water-soluble liquid dyes are suitable for all products that contain water. They leave no stains and rinse clean. You can add them drop by drop to cold soap batter and melt and pour soap to get the shade you want. These dyes are fairly concentrated, so less than half a teaspoon per pound should give you the shade you want. A few drops are enough to stain a pound of melt and pour soap. Water-soluble liquid dyes are the ideal way to color water-based body products such as lotions, shampoos, body washes and scrubs. Start with a drop or two per pound of product – a little goes a long way. These dyes are not suitable for anhydrous products such as lotion bars, lip balms, or whipped body butters. Water soluble liquid dyes are a perfect way to color bath bombs as they won’t mess up your bathtub. You can substitute any water you would use in your recipe with water-soluble liquid coloring. For the lightest color, you can mix water soluble liquid color with 99% isopropyl alcohol as a wetting agent in your recipe. Note that too much dye will trigger the reaction in your bath bombs, much like adding too much water. Our bath bomb recipes call for water-soluble liquid dyes. Products colored with water-soluble liquid dyes should be stored away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. The liquid soap on the right was stored on a sunny window sill for a month, while the soap on the left was stored on the other side of the room, away from sunlight.

We hope you have enjoyed this guide to using dyes and that you feel inspired to create all the beautiful, vibrant products of your dreams. Be sure to read the product information of an individual colorant before using it in a specific application.

Dyes are what elevate a simple soap to sophisticated art. Modern colorants enable manufacturers of soap and bath products to create vibrant, eye-catching products. Understanding how to use colorants correctly is critical to creating the products you envision. At Elements Bath and Body we have a wide range of dyes to make all your most vivid dreams come true! This guide explains the different dyes sold here at Elements and how to use them correctly (and safely!).

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