ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE OXIDE

Ingredient type: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Aluminum Salt

✨ Role: Aluminum hydroxide is mainly used as an opacifying and stabilizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps give a smooth, homogenous texture to formulations and can also act as an epidermal protector.

Ingredient type: Other

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used in appropriate concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of mineral origin and is therefore compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Good to know: This ingredient is often well tolerated by the skin. However, excessive use can in rare cases cause minor irritation, especially on very sensitive skin. It is widely used because of its stability and effectiveness.

Present in: Sunscreens, foundations, powders and other make-up products.