Ingredient dictionary

Naturally occurring mineral used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive in skin care products. Also known as aluminum oxide.

Salt that has absorbent properties.

Salt that has absorbent and abrasive properties.

It can sensitising to skin.

This powder derived from fossilized tree resin is used as a bulking agent and a physical exfoliant in skin care products.

Type of clay that is most famously used as an absorbent in oil-reducing face masks. Also functions as a thickener, emulsion stabiliser, and opacifying agent in cosmetic formulations.

A synthetic compound that adds slip, enhances texture, and can also thicken certain formulas.

Chalk; used as an absorbent in cosmetics.