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Key benefits: Oil Control.

Aluminum Hydroxide

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Aluminium hydroxide

Purpose

A synthetic ingredient that functions as an opacifying agent.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Texture Enhancer, Absorbent

INCI Purpose

HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Benefits

Oil Control — Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

Synthetic ingredient that functions as an opacifying agent. Secondary uses include coloring agent and absorbent. Aluminum hydroxide has no known skin toxicity.

References

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