Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AKA “Laponite, Laponite CP, Laponite OG, RefChem:153735, Laponit CP, Synthetic magnesium silicate
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Lithium magnesium sodium silicate
AKA: Laponite, Laponite CP, Laponite OG, RefChem:153735, Laponit CP, Synthetic magnesium silicate
Mineral · Absorbent · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Mineral
Clean
A mineral powder that absorbs excess oil and moisture while helping the product maintain the right texture and consistency on skin.
Formula
H12Li2Mg16Na2O72Si24
Mol. Weight
2286.90
CAS #
53320-86-8
Form
Powder
State
Liquid; Dry Powder
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Functions
Absorbent
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic silicate developed for cosmetic and industrial applications as a thickening and suspending agent. No traditional use history exists for this compound.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR