Artículo: Bismuth Oxychloride
Bismuth Oxychloride
Category: Pigment, filler
Brief description: Synthetic pearlizing agent used in cosmetics for its shimmering properties.
Benefits: Gives a shimmery and brightening effect to cosmetics; good skin adhesion.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Can cause itchiness or irritation, especially to sensitive skin.
Target audience: Those seeking makeup with a luminous finish.
Chemical composition: Inorganic compound derived from bismuth, a by-product of lead and copper metal refining.
Physical aspect: Shimmery white solid.
Compatibility: Mixes well with other cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Depends on the desired effect; generally low.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can cause skin irritation and sensitization in some users.
Regulatory status: FDA approved for use in cosmetics.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetically produced, making it less impactful on the environment.
Brief description: Synthetic pearlizing agent used in cosmetics for its shimmering properties.
Benefits: Gives a shimmery and brightening effect to cosmetics; good skin adhesion.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Can cause itchiness or irritation, especially to sensitive skin.
Target audience: Those seeking makeup with a luminous finish.
Chemical composition: Inorganic compound derived from bismuth, a by-product of lead and copper metal refining.
Physical aspect: Shimmery white solid.
Compatibility: Mixes well with other cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Depends on the desired effect; generally low.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can cause skin irritation and sensitization in some users.
Regulatory status: FDA approved for use in cosmetics.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetically produced, making it less impactful on the environment.