Ingredient
mica
Low risk
FunctionColorant
What it is
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used as a colourant and to add shimmer or a soft-focus finish.
What it does
It gives products a subtle sparkle, pearlescent glow or light-diffusing effect, improving their look on the skin without any active function.
Typical use
Found in highlighters, foundations, eyeshadows, glow-style skincare and shimmer products.
Safety
Graded low risk as an inert mineral pigment. It contributes appearance rather than any skin effect and is generally well tolerated. Patch-test if your skin is highly reactive. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk - inert mineral pigment/opacifier.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 0 DHALIORA products
Not currently in any DHALIORA product.
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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