Magnesium oxide (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 1309-48-4; Magnesium oxide

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Magnesium oixde is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an adsorbent (absorbs water- and/or oil-soluble dissolved or finely dispersed substances), buffer (stabilizes the pH value) and opacifier (clouds the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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