Synonym(s)
CAS number: 1309-48-4; Magnesium oxide
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Magnesium oixde is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an adsorbent (absorbs water- and/or oil-soluble dissolved or finely dispersed substances), buffer (stabilizes the pH value) and opacifier (clouds the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer