Best For Skin Types
All skin types
Usage Frequency
As directed on product packaging
EWG Safety Score
2
Low
What Is Aluminum Silicate?
Salt that has absorbent and abrasive properties.
. Aerated silica, also known as airlicium, is a synthetically-derived ingredient highly effective at absorbing oil, sebum, and sweat. It can absorb up to 15 times its own weight in oil, making it excellent for mattifying the complexion, reducing the appearance of blemishes, and creating an even skin texture.Benefits for Your Skin
How It Works
Salt that has absorbent and abrasive properties.
Clinical Evidence & References
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Alumina
Naturally occurring mineral also called aluminum oxide Used as an abrasive, thickener, and absorbent in cosmetics
Bentonite
Clay derived from volcanic ash (which is purified before becoming a cosmetic ingredient)
Boron Nitride
Synthetic, inorganic powder, which in cosmetics has absorbent
Calcium Carbonate
Used as an absorbent in cosmetics
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