ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/SOLVENT

✨ Role: Aluminum hydroxide is commonly used in cosmetic products to stabilize formulations and provide physical protection to the skin, often serving as an opacifier or absorbent.

Ingredient type: Opacifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally safe when used as directed on product labels. Approved by regulatory agencies for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, aluminum hydroxide is mineral-based and suitable for vegan formulas.

✨ Note: This ingredient is well tolerated by most skin types, although it is important for people with extremely sensitive skin to test it beforehand. Aluminum hydroxide is inert, meaning it does not react easily with other ingredients.

Found in: Sunscreens (as a stabilizing and thickening agent), foundations, and cosmetic powders.