Alumina

INGREDIENT

Alumina

Mineral

Approved

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.

Also known as 1 Synonym
Function Opacifying Agent; Abrasive; Bulking
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 1344-28-1
Category Mineral
Function Opacifying Agent; Abrasive; Bulking
Evidence Level Strong
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Opacifying Agent; Abrasive; Bulking

OUR STANDARD

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.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 cosmetics.ec.europa.eu
  2. 2 www.cir-safety.org
FOUND IN

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This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.

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