Fluorophlogopite ●
TL;DR. A pearlescent pigment and texture modifier that gives shimmer, brightness, slip, and soft-focus effects in makeup, sunscreen, and skin-care formulas.
What does Fluorophlogopite do in a cosmetic formula?
A pearlescent pigment and texture modifier that gives shimmer, brightness, slip, and soft-focus effects in makeup, sunscreen, and skin-care formulas.
Is Fluorophlogopite clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally low-irritation and not a common allergen. The main quality focus is pigment-grade purity, including tight limits on trace heavy metals and respirable dust in loose powders.
Is Fluorophlogopite sustainable?
This material is made through controlled mineral synthesis rather than mined from natural deposits, which can reduce supply-chain concerns tied to conventional mined shimmer pigments. It is inorganic and not biodegradable, but it is generally inert in the environment, with the main sustainability tradeoff being high-temperature manufacturing energy.
Is Fluorophlogopite COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural style formulations when it meets permitted inorganic pigment and purity requirements, but it does not count toward organic content. From a Green Chemistry view, it has strengths in traceable sourcing and low reactivity, with weaker alignment on renewable feedstock and energy intensity.
How does Fluorophlogopite work chemically?
The molecule is a layered potassium-magnesium-aluminum silicate structure with fluoride incorporated into the mineral lattice, giving high clarity, smooth platelet geometry, and strong light reflection. It is insoluble, pH-stable across typical cosmetic ranges, heat-stable, and often used from low single-digit levels for subtle radiance up to much higher levels in color cosmetics.
Last updated 2026-05-15