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ALUMINUM ZINC CARBONATE HYDROXIDE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A mineral complex of aluminum and zinc carbonates used for its oil-absorbing and skin-protective properties, with a good safety record in cosmetic formulations.

Aluminum Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide is an inorganic basic carbonate complex related to hydrotalcite structures, used in cosmetics primarily for its oil-absorbing and mattifying properties. The pubchem_safety_score of 78 is consistent with its use in powder formulations and skincare products. Aluminum compounds in cosmetics have undergone extensive safety review, and this specific carbonate form presents lower systemic aluminum exposure than soluble aluminum salts due to its low solubility.

Skin benefits

  • Oil absorption and mattifying
  • Skin-protective barrier effect
  • Improves powder texture

Known concerns

  • Generally well tolerated
  • May cause mild skin dryness
  • Environmental concern: zinc in aquatic environments

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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