Activated charcoal vs. Micas

[Cactuslily]

Other than the obvious facial benefits of AC, is there a benefit to using one over the other for coloring? Also, does anyone mix their micas with water? I've seen micas mixed with alcohol, but that was a MP tutorial.

 

[snappyllama]

I actually combine a bit of AC with a black mica... I think it looks richer and more sparkly. I don't think micas will mix with mater for the most part. I use a bit of the my batch oils to premix them.

 

[shunt2011]

I use AC, Black Mica and Black Oxide. Depends on my mood. I too just mix them in with a bit of my oils from my batch or with glycerin on occasion.

 

[Cactuslily]

Will using just oxide or mica give deep black as well without turning lather dark? Why would someone use AC for coloring vs. anything else? Sorry if this is a silly question. Thanks for answering. Truly appreciate everyone's knowledge.

 

[Lion Of Judah]

AC within itself is used for detox properties in soap , some do not use oxides nor micas colorants and use AC instead to get black color in soap, though it comes out dark gray sometimes.