Other ingredient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
A naturally occurring clay mineral used as an absorbent, thickening, and opacifying agent in skincare formulations, particularly in cleansers and masks.
Also known as: mas, purified clay, colloidal clay
absorbentviscosity-controllingopacifying
Benefits
- ✓Absorbs excess oil and sebum
- ✓Provides texture and opacity to formulations
- ✓Viscosity controlling agent in clay masks and cleansers
- ✓Helps stabilize cosmetic formulations
Watch for
- ⚠Can be drying if used in high concentrations
- ⚠May cause mild irritation in very sensitive skin
In depth
What it does
A naturally occurring clay mineral used as an absorbent, thickening, and opacifying agent in skincare formulations, particularly in cleansers and masks. As an other ingredient, it is particularly valued for absorbs excess oil and sebum, provides texture and opacity to formulations, and viscosity controlling agent in clay masks and cleansers.
