Silica

Gives the texture.

What it is

Silica, the mineral found in sand and quartz, used as a fine powder.

Absorbs oil and moisture, keeps powders from clumping and thickens the product.

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Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling

Absorbs oil and moistureOfficial EU function: Absorbent

Polishes or scrubsOfficial EU function: Abrasive

Makes the formula less see-throughOfficial EU function: Opacifying

AnticakingOfficial EU function: Anticaking