Silicate

The Basics On Silicate

What is Silicate?

Inorganic salt that has potent absorbing and thickening properties.

What are other names for Silicate?

SILICATE

What is Silicate used for?

Sodium Silicate, Sodium Metasilicate and Potassium Silicate are an inorganic salts. In cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients are used in skin care, hair coloring, shaving, bath, eyemakeup and oral hygiene products. Sodium Silicate is used to control the pH of the finished product.

How Silicate is classified

Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Absorbent

Recommendations for using Silicate during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Silicate During Pregnancy

What we know about using Silicate while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

N/A

General safety info about Silicate from CIR

Such ingredients are synthetic amorphous silicas and silicates; crystalline silica is not a cosmetic ingredient and is not used in cosmetics. These ingredients are used as bulking agents and for various other functions. The human and animal safety data relevant to the cosmetic use of these ingredients were assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe as cosmetic ingredients in the practices of use and concentrations as described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-respirable

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Products where you might find Silicate

Wrinkles Schminkles Eye Smoothing Kit (6 count); Wrinkles Schminkles Neck Smoothing Kit (41 g.); FOREO Silicone Cleaning Spray (2 fl. oz.); bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15; bareMinerals Matte Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15; Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops