Explained
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
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Also known as: Hydrated Alumina
Aluminum Hydroxide is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 4.6% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
Aluminum Hydroxide is most often found as ingredient number 21 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Aluminum Hydroxide the most:
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Products with Aluminum Hydroxide
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 74215
- INCI Name: ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
- INN Name: aluminium hydroxide
- EC #: Â 244-492-7
- All Functions: Emollient, Humectant, Opa CI Fying, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling
