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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound that is used in cosmetics primarily as an absorbent and as a buffering agent to stabilize the pH level.(1)

(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Encyclopedia of Cosmetics and Personal Care. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.