Trial by Fire Red Mica Blend

Description

Trial by Fire Red Mica Powder ignites your cold process soap creations with a vibrant, true red hue that commands attention. Specifically formulated for soap making, this non-migrating mica ensures sharp, defined designs without bleeding into other layers. Its easy-to-use premixed form saves time and effort, offering consistent, stunning results with every batch. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, Trial by Fire Red Mica brings boldness and reliability to your soap-making artistry.

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Ingredients & Info

INCI: Mica, polyurethane 11, acid red 92 (uncertified D&C red 28), titanium dioxide, iron oxide
Micron Size: 1-100 μm

For the only cosmetic grade red for soap and cosmetics use, see our groundbreaking color Revolutionary Red.

FDA Approved Use

Eyes: No
Lips: No
Bath Bombs: No
General Body Use: No

Use Notes

It is very important to start with a white base. Soaping oils that are yellow or green will affect any color. Do not add Titanium Dioxide to whiten the base, as this will make the red more pastel.

Do not use more than 2 teaspoons per pound! You don't need to. This color is a rich red at 1.5 - 2 tsp. per pound of oils (a great use rate for red). More will make a more brick colored red than using it at the recommended use rate. Using Trial by Fire at 1 tsp. per pound will make a very rich rose color that is quite beautiful as well! 1.5 - 2 tsp. per pound of oils is the perfect use rate in our testing.

Trial by Fire is a mica-based pigment. It will need to be blended into your soap well for best results. You may portion off a tablespoon (or so) of your soap making oils and disperse the color before adding it to your soap.

When used at 2 tsp. per pound of oils in CP soap, this red would transfer to a washcloth but once rinsed, come right off the cloth. You may want to test a small amount for staining if you are concerned that this color may stain washcloths.

Use Rate

CP Soap: 2 teaspoons per pound of oils.
MP Soap: .5 teaspoon per pound of soap base.

More or less can be added to achieve your desired color.

CA Prop 65

⚠️ Warning: Titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) is on the Proposition 65 list because it can cause cancer. Exposure to titanium dioxide may increase the risk of cancer. Once incorporated into a liquid or solid base it is no longer airborne and falls off the Prop 65 list.

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My FAVORITE Red Colorant!

If you have been looking for a true red for cp soap, get this!

Best red ever!

The only red mica that I use. It’s the only true Christmas red that I’ve found

True red

I use this in CP soap and it stays a true red. It’s a staple

Best red out there!

This red is unbeatable in CP soap! I'll use nothing else!

A true red color!

I'm very satisfied with this mica. I'm a soap maker and I use it often in my cold process soap projects. It never disappoints! Thank you. NH.

Good reults!

Definitely a good red! Used recommended amount.

Dissapointed as well...

This is a brick red which I already have. I was hoping for a beautiful bright red for a holiday soap. Followed all instructions they recommended but still brick, sadly.

We're sorry you're dissapointed! As mentioned in other reviews, too much will result in a brick color. Even if you are following our instructions, if you are getting a brick red you need to decrease the amount you are using. Everyone's recipe is different so despite the fact that we got a nice bright red using 1.5-2 tsp ppo doesn't mean that in your recipe it will turn out exactly the same! ;)