I am happy that you recommend oxides instead of mica since the child labour that goes into extracting mica is a horrible case of illegal issues, I actually kind of liked your video, even though I think you should take more about where the pigments are coming from, especially when dealing with mica. Great video :)
Well some companies use synthetic mica which involves no child labor but a lot of companies don’t really tell you if they use real or synthetic mica (except for lush)
Peach_ Chew In cosmetics mica is generally not an issue however I have read that the long term effects of Breathing in the dust particles can cause abrasions on the lung and eventually lead to lung cancer
Thank you so much! Don't forget to check out my blog (humblebeeandme.com)-I've been blogging since 2011 while I’ve only been on RU-vid since about 2016, so there is TONS more content on the blog!
Hooray and welcome! Don't forget to check out my blog (humblebeeandme.com)-I've been blogging since 2011 while I’ve only been on RU-vid since about 2016, so there is TONS more content on the blog!
I've been trying to put an order together for the book and to prep for some DIY. Getting to know oxides and micas better is a good idea. Especially for sensitive skin. 😎💄
Love your book! Just wondering if there is a difference in weight between the pigments. I ordered 50g of both red oxide and brown oxide and was given more of the brown oxide and about half the pack of red oxide. They said they have different weights but just wanted to see if that’s right?
As a paint chemist in my former years-this was a really well an interesting presentation. Oxide colored micas are the basis of many stains as they are light fast, the mica makes for more water resistance because of its interleaving sheets, providing protection in a transparent to semi-transparent coating. They were a really great invention.
Great video! I just bought the primary colors of the oxides and then a white/silver mica (the mica still isn't here I am impatiently waiting for it so I can make some lip glosses). Hopefully Make it up gets here soon too :)
Thanks! The primary colours + silver white mica is a great place to start, but I'm betting you'll get hooked and want a massive rainbow of micas in no time haha!
lol i learned this the hard way back in the beginning. a silly ol' me just kept adding mica and ended up with a lump of "sand" swishing on the bottom of my eyeliner i was trying to make.lol wondering why its still not opaque. I think i lost a half ounce of mica that day.lol haha.
Hey bumblebee can you mix Mica with pigment to get a bit more shimmer and one more thing I, I wanna make a Purple hair conditioner it’s obvious my Mica will not work is the pigment the way to go and to mix with the recipe of my conditioner? Thank you for your feedback
Hello, I purchased some earth pigments thinking they were the same as these oxides, but on their website it states they do not sale them for cosmetic grade or pharmaceutical. How can I know they difference between which natural pigments and oxides are safe for cosmetics?
I really love this video .. I was searching whole over to see this neat test .. thank you 😍😍 So I could use oxides for makeup making .. and Mica for just coloring any product and not color the skin ?
Yup, pretty much! Mica adds shimmer and enough will give a tint, but if you need matte, opaque colour, oxides and other potent pigments are where it's at!
Hey i have a question !!! Can i use pigments in my whipped body butter/scrub etc ? And if so what brand do you suggest? I'll make super vibrant colors & i don't want my pigments to stain the skin so plss help me i have no clue :(.
Video is so old but I hope you see =(..I want to make my own micas. If I mix colourless mica powder with oxides or pigments may I have shiny mica with colour? I want to use them at soap making. In my country they are soo expensive. Thank you
May I ask what would be the best to use for a tinted lip balm? I really want to make my own since the organic tinted lip balms that are out have issues with being grainy or they just have poor quality. Also, may I suggest that you show how the lip balms look on your lips at the end of your videos? It will help a lot. Thank you!
Oxides/pigments will provide a much stronger tint; I'd recommend grabbing a copy of my book if you're interested in DIY cosmetics :) www.humblebeeandme.com/make-it-up-preorder/ It's also full of photos of the makeup in action!
Lip balms don't color your lips like lip stick but rather add hint of colored shimmer to your own color of lip. She uses her hand to better demonstrate the sheered out color and shimmer.
Thanks for watching! Percentage really depends on the product, desired level of colour, etc. If you check out a selection of the colour cosmetics I've shared on www.humblebeeandme.com you can get an idea :) Happy making!
1) Put castor oil into a cup 2) Add your pigment 3) Mix together with a spoon 4) Mix again BUT with a hand mixer (used to mix eggs or coffee) 5) Pour into a dropper container 6) Add liquid pigment to Versagel And there you have your liquid pigment! The reason for using castor oil is because of the shine it gives to your gloss. I would recommend adding other oils to the pigment separately and not in the same container. Hopefully this makes sense and helps!
No; the gloss of the base is completely independent of the colour of the pigments. Pigments never give gloss-you can get shimmer from micas, but gloss is from things that are glossy, like oils and silicones :)
Excellent video...I see...when you used the word potent I was thinking toxicity. When I think you actually meant more concentrated, more coverage. Got it. Thank you
Thanks! The definition of potent is "having great power, influence, or effect", so while that could definitely be applied to something toxic (it could also be potent), not all things potent are toxic by any means! Oxides and pure pigments are potent (strong, powerful) pigments :) Thanks for watching and happy making!
They won't dissolve, I know because one fell into my toilet once....if your formulation is just water the mice will just float around and some may do the backstroke. Just toss them a little floaty and let them have fun.
i bought some iron oxides and I see on the package it says becareful not to breathe it in and how it can irritate your skin, should I be worried/are there cosmetic grade and non cosmetic grade iron oxides or is it all the same thing?
Will the iron oxide stain the lips ? I want to make brick red or brownish red lip stain . But lol the DIY recipes turn out a purple or blueish red . Or they’re tooo pink . Please help . Thank you for these videos :)
It won't; oxides don't stain the skin. You can make lovely lipsticks and lip paints with them (check out my book!) that wear really well, but they won't sink into the skin and stain the skin.
Hi! i watch your vlogs about handrafted makeup and i love them! recently i was faces with problems regarding iron oxides. i have been using this red oron oxide from a supplier and asked before purchasing if they are safe to use for lip balm making. they said YES. then just very recently i came accross an iron oxide that is industrial grade as coloranta for cements, and things like that. i am very worried people would get poisoned about it , i have made tons and tons of lipsticks ans lip balms with it and online there are many iron oxide suppliers, some mention iron oxide cosmetic grade, some just put iron oxide as title of their product. im so worried please enlighten me :(
Think of it a bit like water-clean water is perfectly safe to drink, but don't go drinking water out of a puddle. Cosmetic grade oxides = clean water. Industrial grade = puddle water :)
@@HumblebeeAndMe True, btw i love your videos, i learned so much about formulating makeup. Is there any chance i can purchase your book if i am from the Philippines? 🙂
If I were going to make a moisturizer, what would be the first preservative that I should buy? Please somebody, tell me before I end up making some without any preservative
I don't know; I don't work in volume measurements, so it's really hard to say. I'd start somewhere between 3-10% depending on the level of pigment you want.
I believe they are also commonly used in paints & pottery, though I don't think the grade would be the same-don't use paint/craft grade iron oxides for cosmetics, but you could use cosmetic grade for paints :) Happy making!
You can, but it would likely be less than 1% overall. Have you looked at any of my formulations for shampoo and conditioner? www.humblebeeandme.com/search :)
That depends hugely on the application, and which type of mica you're talking about (sericite or coloured). You typically don't just bulk out mica, you blend it with other things like magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide to create slip, coverage, and adhesion so you create an actual cosmetic, and not just thinner mica.
@@HumblebeeAndMe no, like i truly appreciate that hard work, genuinality and facts you put into your content, its not easy, ive learned so much from you, and because of you your content i can go in to do great awesome things. behalf of the thousands of people who won't say it, or simply forget to... thank you, form the bottom of this soap makers heart thank you 👑🖤🌻🙏🏾☀️
@@HumblebeeAndMe oh hey, lol, do you know anything about adding coconut cream to make cold press bar soap, NaoH? Ive been grinding my gears trying to make it fit, maybe im overthinking it. Do you have any ideas or recipes 🤷🏿♂️
Marie has recipe for bullet lipstick and lip stain, she used lake dye, carmine and pre-dispersed liquid lip colour from TKB Trading, mica is used to add shimmer You can read her experiment with the bullet lipstick here www.humblebeeandme.com/making-lipstick-in-a-lipstick-mold/
Dumb question here. Im looking for pure white pigment... is there such a thing? Not mica. I need it to be matte. Any suggestions? sorry... new to the pigment game
You can get some amazing bright reds with FD&C dyes, but they aren't water soluble, so you can't make lip stains with them. Watch this (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yI_QPcUxGcQ.html) for more info!
That's a hard comparison to make as oxides are significantly more potent so you use far less, and that difference in potency means we often use these products for different jobs.
If I am allergic to titanium dioxide, does that mean I am allergic or other oxides like zinc? I have been googling EVERYWHERE because titanium dioxide for sure breaks me out anytime it touches my skin which is heart breaking to me!! I’m trying to find good alternatives to using those in my own cosmetics!!!! Thanks so much loved this video!!
Are you sure it's the pigment and not other ingredients? You can't be allergic to 'oxides' because oxidation is just adding Oxygen atoms (and you breathe Oxygen). Titanium allergies are also almost unheard of, that's why we use it for implants.