A synthetic silicate clay used as a binder, bulking agent and thickener.
What it is
Sodium magnesium silicate is a synthetic silicate clay composed mainly of magnesium and sodium silicate. CosIng lists it as a binding, bulking and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, gels, makeup and other 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 INCI name does not show the particle size or the specific grade used.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- 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 (5)
- DERMO ODNOWA Odżywczy krem przeciw zmarszczkom i przebarwieniom na noc 50+ · Soraya
- DERMO ODNOWA Wygładzający krem przeciw zmarszczkom i przebarwieniom na dzień 50+ · Soraya
- DERMO ODNOWA Regenerujący krem przeciw zmarszczkom i przebarwieniom na noc 40+ · Soraya
- DERMO ODNOWA Nawilżający krem przeciw zmarszczkom i przebarwieniom na dzień 40+ · Soraya
- Underarm White Booster · MizuMi