Mineral
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
A mineral thickener and stabilizer that helps creams, masks, and suspensions maintain an even texture without separation.
Silicate.Thickener.Suspension.
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Purified natural or synthetically standardized silicate of magnesium and aluminum. In cosmetics, it acts as a thickener, stabilizer of suspensions, and rheological modifier.
Used in creams, masks, lotions, foundations, SPF, and products with powders or pigments that need to be evenly held in the formula.
Key Benefits
Stabilizes suspensions.
Helps pigments, mineral filters, and powders not to settle too quickly.
Controls viscosity.
Gives the formula a denser but not greasy structure, especially in aqueous and emulsion systems.
Improves application.
Makes the texture less watery and helps the product distribute more evenly.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Do not confuse with care minerals.
The component does not nourish the skin with magnesium or aluminum in a practical care sense. Its role in the composition is physical stability and texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Magnesium Aluminum Silicate do for skin?
Used in creams, masks, lotions, foundations, SPF, and products with powders or pigments that need to be evenly held in the formula.
Who should use Magnesium Aluminum Silicate?
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is suitable for: Masks., SPF formulas., Foundations., Aqueous emulsions..
Are there any warnings about Magnesium Aluminum Silicate?
The component does not nourish the skin with magnesium or aluminum in a practical care sense. Its role in the composition is physical stability and texture.
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