Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, anticaking agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 10 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE |
| Function | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 1327-43-1 |
| EC number | 215-478-8 |
| Prevalence | 765 products (0.82% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 10 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 880 |
Used in
Wash Off Masks 19%Facial Treatments 7.1%General Moisturizers 6.1%Body Lotions 5.9%Face Cleansers 5.5%Serums 4.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Magnesium Aluminum Silicate do in skincare?
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate functions as an absorbent, anticaking agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Magnesium Aluminum Silicate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (19% of its uses).
Manufacturers with experience using Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.