Aluminum Iron Silicates

AKA “Iron aluminum silicate”

Mineral

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Ingredient Facts

Aluminum iron silicates

AKA: Iron aluminum silicate

Mineral · Abrasive | Bulking · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Mineral

Clean

Silica Aluminum Silicates Ceramics Science: Functions: Abrasive, Bulking Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Synthesized from aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide, silicate minerals combined through high-temperature processes. Produced by fusing or calcining aluminum and silica sources to form stable ceramic compounds.

Function

Abrasive | Bulking

Benefits

Physical Exfoliant

Adds Body & Volume

Gently polishes surface

Adds volume

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic mineral blend used in cosmetics as an absorbent and anti-caking agent. No traditional use; formulated to improve the performance of powder-based products.

Skin Types

all-skin-types

Best For

Target

General

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy Safe

Yes

EWG Score4

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Feb 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR