Magnesium Carbonate Light is used as an absorbent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, pH adjuster in bath products, makeup products, personal cleanliness products, shaving products, and skin and hair care products.
Uses
It is used as anti-caking agent in dusting powders, solid deodorants bars, perfume carrier, dry shampoo, powdered sunscreens, talcum powders, face powder, and face creams.
Benefits
• High surface area and pore volume
• Excellent absorption capacity
• Long-lasting mattifying effect
• Doesn't dry or irritate skin
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
It has an extraordinarily high surface area (up to 700 m2/g) as compared to other alkaline earth metal carbonates.
Caution
Magnesium Carbonate Light is a salt of magnesium. It is commonly used in cosmetics like eye shadow and facial powders as it has the ability to absorb oil and perspiration, and may take up both oil and water simultaneously.
It provides an instant and long-lasting mattifying effect when applied on the skin without drying it out. Magnesium Carbonate Light has been classified as a skin protectant and moisturiser.