A natural mineral powder that absorbs excess oil and moisture, helping keep makeup in place and skin looking matte throughout the day.
Formula
AlMgNaO9Si3
Mol. Weight
302.53
CAS #
12040-43-6
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
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Functions
Absorbent
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-caking
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Absorbs excess oil
Traditional Use
Developed in the 20th century as a modern clay-derived ingredient, building on the historical use of clays in skincare (used for thousands of years in Egyptian and Chinese medicine for oil absorption and skin purification).
