Red Iron Oxide Pigment
Red Iron Oxide Pigment
Brown iron oxide is a deep, rich brown powdered pigment. Iron oxides are graded safe for cosmetic use and are produced synthetically in order to avoid the inclusion of impurities normally found in naturally occurring iron oxides including ferrous or ferric oxides, arsenic, lead and other poisonous substances.
"Gorgeous brick red🤩 This is my first time using any colorant other than clays or plant powders in cp soap and I AM HOOKED! Very easy to use, love love love the final colour."
—Arlene (verified)
A little goes a long way. Please start with small amounts and slowly increase to avoid over pigmentation.
Recommended for:
 SoapCP soap stable
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 EyesFDA-permitted for eye area use
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 LipsFDA-permitted for use on lips
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 NailsFDA-permitted for external use
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 ExternalFDA-permitted for external use
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 ResinBeautiful in resin
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 CraftsGreat for arts & crafts
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 MeltsNot suitable
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Ingredients & Product Data
Ingredients & Product Data
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
- Sample bags contain approximately one teaspoon.
- Ultramarines and oxides are recommended for use in oil-based applications.
- Notes for soap use: when mixing with MP soap, blend in a few drops of glycerin or oil to make a smooth paste to avoid clumps in your soap. White MP base will always create a pastel form of the color due to titanium dioxide in base.
- Non-Bleeding, Non-Migrating. Stable in high pH
Ethical, Cruelty-Free, Vegan
Ethical, Cruelty-Free, Vegan
Mad Micas is committed to holding ourselves and our suppliers to the highest ethical standards. We have established a strict set of guiding principles that govern our actions and our supply lines that are rigid and non-negotiable.
Animal Cruelty Statement
- Mad Micas has never tested any of our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals and we never will.
- Mad Micas will never purchase from any supplier or manufacturer whom we know to participate in any form of animal testing or cruelty.
- Mad Micas suppliers certify to us that no raw material used in the production of mica or other products we purchase from them has been tested on animals.
Vegan Statement
- All products we buy, sell or give away are 100% vegan. This includes refusing to carry any products colored using carmine.
Supply Line Ethics and Child Labor Statement
- Mad Micas sources exclusively from ethical supply lines.
- Mad Micas requires declarations from all suppliers stating that no minors participate in mining, factory work, transportation or any other process involved in the production of anything we carry.
- Mad Micas will not source product from areas (for example, mica from India) in which there have been documented ethical transgressions.
- The Mad Micas transport supply chain consists exclusively of major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL and thus is free of forced or child labor.
Additional questions about our standards and practices should be directed to our office via phone or email.
Download a printable version of the Mad Micas Ethics Statement.
Large Volume Purchases
Large Volume Purchases
Need larger quantities? You're in the right place.
Mad Micas offers aggressive discounts on large quantities of all colorants we manufacture, and we reserve customer-specific racking in our warehouse for our large volume clients to help smooth supply chain ripples.
Talk to us and find out how we can make your color life better AND easier.
"OK FOR" Usage Key Explanation
Overview: Our "OK FOR" key is a quick and easy reference point for customers to learn about the color additives used to manufacture each colorant we sell, in the context of which are FDA-permitted for use in cosmetics, and for what uses. It also provides guidance for usage in media that the FDA do not regulate, like soap, crafts, and epoxy resin.
Cosmetic Use: In the case of cosmetic use, we list products in the "OK FOR" key according to the FDA-permitted usage status of each product's individual ingredient. We get this information directly from the FDA website by referring to their "Color Additives Permitted for Use in Cosmetics" table. Ingredients that are in a product that are not listed in that table have no bearing on the information in the key.
If a particular usage is FDA-permitted for ALL color additives in a product, we indicate so with a graphic representing that usage (lips, eyes, etc).
If any individual ingredient in a product is listed as not FDA-permitted for a particular use, we indicate so by having an "X" appear over the graphic representing that usage. Rolling over the graphic will provide some additional detail.
Other Uses: For uses that are not regulated by the FDA we indicate what we, in our internal testing, have had success with. We also continually review feedback from customers to make these suggestions.
Important Note: We are only providing information about FDA-regulated color additives according to the table on the FDA website. We are not making any representations whatsoever regarding actual usage, local or federal laws and/or regulations beyond providing the most current FDA-posted information we have seen. It is up to the end user to review rules and documentation for each product in order to make their own decisions as to best practices.
Customer Reviews
This red iron oxide is the perfect red. I’ve used several other reds that fade or come out dull, not this! Absolutely perfect for my men’s soap!
We're so glad you were happy with it! Your soap came out great!
I used this to make a masculine "rough" soap for my nephew. The colors came out amazing! Used the red iron oxide, yellow iron oxide along with black iron oxide to make this soap. It came out exactly like my nephew wanted. Rugged, earthy and man sized.
So glad I found this site! Used the color to make my peppermint cold process soap. I’m a beginner but can’t wait to try other colors.
I use the Red Iron Oxide mixed with several other colors (Pink, Orange, Merlot or Yellow) to give me a perfect red color every time. I use this mixture in CP soap bars and have been delighted with the outcome every time.
Used this red for the first time to make my Christmas peppermint CP soap. The color looks wonderful and is exactly the color that I wanted! Will definitely be using this again.
