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Magnesium silicate, the magnesium salt of silicic acid, is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an absorbent (absorbs water- and/or oil-soluble dissolved or finely dispersed substances), opacifier (clouds the transparency and light transmission of cosmetic products), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and swelling agent (reduces the bulk density of cosmetic products).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer