Silicon dioxide is used in cosmetics as an anti-foaming agent, anti-caking agent, filler, binder, skin-conditioning agent, lubricant, suspending agent, and viscosity-increasing agent. Skin care products containing silica may be well-suited for oily skin, as they help absorb excess sebum and leave the skin feeling matte, refreshed, and powdery.(1)
(1) Belsito, D. V., Klaassen, C. D., Liebler, D. C., & Hill, R. A. (2011). Final Safety Assessment of Silylates and Surface-Modified Siloxysilicates as Used in Cosmetics, October 17, 2011
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