Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide
What Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide is & what it does
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide is an inorganic aluminum compound used mainly as a coating or surface-treatment agent in cosmetics. It is most often found coating mineral pigments and UV filters such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, where it improves dispersion and stability. In this role it helps powders blend smoothly and resist clumping rather than acting on the skin itself. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide?
It is an inorganic aluminum compound used mainly as a coating or surface-treatment agent in cosmetics. It is often found coating mineral pigments and UV filters.
What does Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide do in sunscreen?
It is most often used to coat mineral UV filters like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which improves how smoothly they disperse and how stable they stay. In this role it supports the powders rather than acting on the skin directly.
Is Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide safe?
As a surface coating used at low levels, it is generally considered safe in cosmetic use, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog. Sensitivities can still vary.
Sunscreens with Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Aestura Derma UV 365 Red Calming Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
84/100
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Black Monster Aloe Sun Cream
84/100
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The History of Whoo In Hea Yoon Wrinkle Sun Cream SPF 50+
79/100
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Peach C Peach Tone Up Sun Base SPF 50+ PA++++
75/100