Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Approved
Synthetic Mineral
Also Known As
Synthetic Mica
CAS Number
12003-38-2
What It Does
Colorant; Opacifying; Texture Enhancer
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
A synthetic alternative to natural mica that provides shimmer and slip. It avoids concerns associated with natural mica mining and has a favorable cosmetic safety profile.
Evidence Level
Strong
Sources
- https://cosmetics.ec.europa.eu/cosing/; https://www.cir-safety.org/