Mica in Makeup: The Truth Behind Mica Mining, Child Labor, and Poverty
Mica refers to a group of 37 silicate mineral compounds that are naturally sourced. They''re all physically and chemically similar but come in different colors. Examples are brown phlogopite, clear muscovite, and purple lepidolite. Besides silicate, these minerals also contain aluminum, iron, magnesium, and potassium.