The Basics On Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
What is Magnesium Aluminum Silicate?
Powdery, dry-feeling, white solid that is used as a thickening agent and powder in cosmetics.
What are other names for Magnesium Aluminum Silicate?
ALUMINIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE(2:1:2), ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM SALT SILICIC ACID, ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE, ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM SILICON OXIDE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, SILICIC ACID, ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM SALT, and VEEGUM
What is Magnesium Aluminum Silicate used for?
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a naturally occurring mineral derived from refined and purified clay that is used primarily as a thickener in cosmetics and beauty products. It is naturally of a flaky, white consistency and is used most often as a filler in deodorants, shaving creams and thick lotions.
How Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is classified
Thickeners/Emulsifiers
Recommendations for using Magnesium Aluminum Silicate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Magnesium Aluminum Silicate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Magnesium Aluminum Silicate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease (30 ml.); REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Body Wash (10.2 fl. oz.); REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp And Magnesium Salt Anti-Fatigue Exfoliating Body Scrub (11.2 fl. oz.); REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Wash – 100% Recycled Plastic; REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Salt Anti-Fatigue Exfoliating Body Scrub;REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Toning Body Oil
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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