OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Alumina
A naturally occurring mineral used as an opacifying agent, absorbent, and gentle abrasive in cosmetics. It is considered insoluble with minimal skin penetration, and current safety assessments support cosmetic use.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
A naturally occurring mineral used as an opacifying agent, absorbent, and gentle abrasive in cosmetics. It is considered insoluble with minimal skin penetration, and current safety assessments support cosmetic use.
What it does
Opacifying Agent; Abrasive; Bulking
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.