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INCI name

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Magnesium hydroxide

AbsorbentBufferingreviewed

An inorganic base used as an absorbent and buffering agent.

What it is

Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound of magnesium. CosIng lists it as absorbent and buffering.

Where it is used

Used in deodorants, powders, creams and cleansing products.

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 resulting pH of the product.

Functions

Absorbent
Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
Buffering
Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (47)

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