A synthetic clay used as a thickener, absorbent and bulking agent.
What it is
Lithium magnesium sodium silicate is a synthetic layered silicate clay consisting mainly of lithium, magnesium and sodium silicates. CosIng lists it as an absorbent, bulking and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in gels, creams, makeup, toothpastes and other products that need thickening.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
- Bulking
- Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (10)
- Peppermint Reviving Pumice Foot Scrub · The Body Shop
- Sérum False Lash Effect · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Lash & Brow Treatment Serum · Max Factor
- Siero Ciglia & Sopracciglia False Lash Effect Serum · Max Factor
- L'Oréal Paris Yaş Uzmanı 30+ Kırışıklık Karşıtı Nemlendirici Krem · L'Oréal
- Sesu Tüy Dökücü Krem Hassas Ciltler 100 ml · Sesu
- Mascara Volume Express Sensational Intense Black · L'OREAL NORGE AS
- The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash · Philosophy
- Crème dépilatoire Suprem' essence · Veet
- Hair Removal Cream Dry Skin Shea Butter & Lily Fragrance · Veet