Aluminum Hydroxide
Our database includes 3,195 products that contain Aluminum Hydroxide.
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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What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Protecting
To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree
Alternative names
Hydrated Alumina
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
6.1%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Aluminum Hydroxide
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74215
INCI Name
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
INN Name
aluminium hydroxide
EC #
 244-492-7
All Functions
Emollient, Humectant, Opa CI Fying, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling
