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- Origin(s): Mineral
- Other languages: Alumine (Oxyde d'aluminium), Aluminiumoxid, Alúmina, Ossido di alluminio, Óxido de alumínio
- INCI name: ALUMINA
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 215-691-6
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Alumina, also known as aluminum oxide, is a naturally occurring mineral found in bauxite. It is a material that has been used for over 40 years for the development of prostheses (including those of the hip). It is also used in dental implants. It is used in whitening type toothpastes as an abrasive agent and thus promotes the removal of dental plaque by friction (with the toothbrush). It is also used for its absorbing properties and its waterproof nature. It also functions as an anti-caking and absorbing agent. It is found in many make-up products such as blush, powder foundation, lipstick and facial cleanser. It is authorized in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- Abrasive : Removes materials from the surface of the body, helps clean teeth and improves shine.
- Absorbent : Absorbs water (or oil) in dissolved or fine form
- Anticaking : Helps ensure the fluidity of solid particles and limit their agglomeration in powder cosmetic products or hard mass cosmetics.
- Bulking : Reduces apparent cosmetics density.
- Opacifying : Reduces transparency or translucency of cosmetics
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 2.34% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
