Tibetian Ocher Mica 1 kg

Earthy Ochre Pigment Built for High-Volume Formulation Lines

This warm, earthy ochre pigment belongs to the Mica Powders category and is a finely milled layered mineral coated with iron oxides, giving it a golden-brown tone with a soft satin sheen. The 1 kg pack is aimed at manufacturers who need a large, consistent batch of raw material: decorative cosmetics plants, metallic-effect household chemical lines, candle and craft workshops, plus businesses producing automotive polishes and construction coatings with a pearlescent finish. This quantity lets formulators build the pigment into their recipes without constant recalculation and without the risk of shade mismatch between production runs, which matters greatly for conveyor-style and semi-industrial manufacturing.

The most common use of ochre mica is in decorative cosmetics - eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers and highlighters, where the warm earthy tone is prized for natural beige-brown palettes. In skincare formulations, it goes into body creams, lotions, scrubs and balms, giving the finished product a pleasant tint and gentle glow without altering its texture. Craft and hobby applications include tinting epoxy resin, plaster casts, candles and soap bases, along with polymer clay and handmade jewelry work. A separate niche is industrial coloring of paints, automotive chemicals and construction mixes, where mica is valued for its resistance to ultraviolet exposure and lack of color migration over time.

The pigment should be introduced at the final stage of production, once the base mass has cooled to no more than 40-45 degrees Celsius, to prevent oxidation and preserve shimmer. Recommended dosage ranges from 0.5 to 5 percent of the total formulation weight depending on the desired intensity and product type: decorative cosmetics typically call for higher concentrations, while skincare creams need only a small amount. The pigment disperses well in oils, waxes and silicones but blends poorly with purely water-based systems unless pre-mixed with an emulsifier or carrier oil. Store the raw material in a sealed container, in a dry area away from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations, to keep the shade consistent throughout its shelf life.

Ochre mica pairs well with other pearl and glitter pigments for layered visual effects: blending in a touch of Silver Gray Mica cools down the warm tone and adds a metallic undertone, while combining it with Fuchsia Mica creates unusual sunset gradients for eyeshadow palettes and slime projects. For holographic-style decorative work, manufacturers often add a pinch of Aurora Mica to give the finished product extra sparkle without shifting the base shade.

Bronzing Body Butter with an Ochre Glow

Shea butter 300 g

Coconut oil 150 g

Grapeseed oil 100 g

Beeswax 50 g

Tibetian Ochre Mica 8 g

Vitamin E 5 ml

Vanilla fragrance oil 5 ml

Melt the shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax together in a double boiler at around 60 degrees Celsius until smooth, then remove from heat and stir in the grapeseed oil, letting the mixture cool to about 45 degrees. Add the mica and whisk thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed with no clumps, then blend in the vitamin E and fragrance oil. Pour the mixture into molds and allow it to set at room temperature for several hours before unmolding and packaging the finished butter.