Aluminum Iron Calcium Magnesium Germanium Silicates

AKA: Mineral complex, Silicate pigment
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Preservative
Not Clean
Aluminum Iron Calcium Magnesium Germanium Silicates is a ceramic powder consisting mainly of silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, ferric oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide and germanium oxide
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Neutralizes free radicals
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic mineral complex developed for cosmetic use as an absorbent and anti-caking agent. No traditional use history; formulated in the 20th century to improve powder texture and oil control in makeup.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR