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Mica

Mica is what gives shimmer its shimmer. This silicate mineral forms in layered, sheet-like crystals that reflect light in soft, diffused patterns. Unlike synthetic glitter (which is essentially tiny plastic mirrors), mica creates luminosity that looks natural. It catches light without screaming for attention. The...

Ingredient Glossary

Iron Oxides

Iron oxides are the oldest pigments in human history. The red ochre in prehistoric cave paintings? Iron oxide. The warm terracotta of ancient pottery? Iron oxide. The rusty reds and earthy browns in Renaissance frescoes? Iron oxide. These minerals have colored human expression for at...

Ingredient Glossary

Beet Root

This entry is part of our Em'z Blendz Ingredient Glossary. We use beet root powder in select bath and body products; we don't sell it raw. Beet root is a colorant. That's the whole job. We use it because if a product is supposed to look...