ALUMINUM IRON CALCIUM MAGNESIUM GERMANIUM SILICATES
Ingredient type: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT
Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes
Aluminum Salt
✨ Role: Aluminum, iron, calcium, magnesium and germanium silicates are used as texturizing agents in cosmetic products. They help absorb excess sebum, acting as mattifiers, and add a soft, silky feel to formulas.
Ingredient type: Mattifying
⚕️ Safety: these silicates are generally considered safe for cosmetic use under current regulations, when used in accordance with recommended concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, these ingredients are of mineral origin and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Please note: Although these silicates are suitable for most skin types, excessive use can sometimes lead to a feeling of dryness. People with very dry or sensitive skin should test products containing these ingredients on a small area of skin before full use.
Found in: You'll find these silicates mainly in foundations, mattifying powders, eyeshadows and other facial make-up products, as well as in some skincare products to control shine.
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