Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide is an inorganic mineral compound that appears as a white powder in cosmetic and personal care products. It acts as an opacifier and pigment coating, reduces reactivity in formulas, and adjusts surface properties in suspensions.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A mineral that helps pigments apply evenly and stay stable.
Category
Tone/Texture, Color
Type
Mineral

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Creates a smoother look by diffusing light and helping pigments apply more evenly. Helps shield sensitive ingredients so shades remain stable during wear.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in sunscreens to treat mineral filters, and in foundations, BB creams, and lipsticks to improve texture and color uniformity.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Low irritation potential and minimal skin penetration due to its insolubility. Rare sensitization can occur; avoid inhaling loose powders and keep away from broken skin.

Is Aluminum Hydroxide a Good Ingredient?

Good: An inert, insoluble mineral that stabilizes and coats pigments, improving texture with low likelihood of irritation. Benefits are consistent across many formats, though it is not an active skin treatment.

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