Make sure you start with the lowest amount and gradually
add mica and cocoa powders until you're satisfied with the resulting color.
Add the micas (if using), whip for 1 — 2 minutes, scrape down, and leave the body butter for about 20 minutes.
Not exact matches
If you're switching from conventional lipstick and want some color and shimmer naturally I recommend
adding a tiny amount (1 tsp) of
mica powder like this one.
Boutique Homemade Option: For a slightly more customizable and longer lasting homemade option, use zinc oxide powder (non nano and uncoated) as a base and
add cocoa powder and a red or pink hued
mica powder to get the desired color.
I later discovered that
adding gold
mica powder gave it an even smoother texture and made skin radiant.
Adding more reddish
mica powders will give a more rose / pink hue like a blush while more cocoa powder or bronze
mica will create a bronzer or more tan mixture.
Adding colors (
mica powders and cocoa powder) to a pre-made lotion will create a very smooth blush / bronzer.
Mix again using the immersion blender until combined, then
add the salt, kelp powder, essential oil and
mica.
We chose just four ingredients to create our pigmented mineral powders: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, which is water resistant and provides the color, and
mica, to
add radiance.
I also
added some cherry red lipstick shavings and some pearl white
mica powder for colour and shimmer.
In Cold Process Step 5 — Stirring with a hand whisk or wooden spoon and working quickly
add and blend the
mica / oil mix at light trace.
On top of this
add a complimentary colored
mica powder to the one you used previously to tint your soap.
Add a colored
mica powder of your choice to desired color and mix to combine.
It leaves the skin soft and slightly peppermint scented, and if you're looking for a bit of an extra festive hint, you can
add a touch of
mica for some holiday shimmer.
Our semi-sheer Starlight Luminating Creme is laced with undertones of gold and pearl from responsibly sourced
mica, and will
add a candlelit glow to any skin tone.
They have taken their original formula (which has a cult following, by the way) and
added golden
mica to make your waves shimmer.
Ovals in her work take on the look of storm centers or heads, sometimes in pairs, and
mica adds greater luminosity.
Marilyn showed us how to pour special glue inside the ornaments and swirl it around and then
add glitter,
mica and various materials - she even showed us how to
add floor wax - yes floor wax to the ones with glitter!