BARIUM SULFATE

Ingredient type:MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

✨ Role: Barium sulfate is primarily used to opacify cosmetic products and for its reflective properties. It helps improve the texture and appearance of products by giving them a more uniform finish and increasing their light-reflecting capacity.

Ingredient type: Inorganic

‍⚕️ Safety: Considered safe when used in accordance with regulatory recommendations. However, it should not be inhaled in powder form.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is mineral-based and suitable for vegan use.

✨ Note: Barium sulfate is generally well tolerated by the skin, but special care must be taken when using it in powder form to avoid the risk of inhalation. It is also used in the medical field as a contrast agent in radiology.

Found in: Face powders, foundations, sunscreen products, and sometimes in certain types of hair care products for their optical effects.

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