Featured Specification: BMC (Basic Magnesium Carbonate)
Magnesium Carbonate is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products, with primary applications including oil absorption, oil control, thickening, and sensory enhancement.
Advantages of Magnesium Carbonate:
With favorable sensory and visual characteristics alongside high absorption and mattifying performance, it holds significant potential to replace other powder ingredients currently used as fillers and absorbents in powder cosmetics.
- Velvet-smooth skin feel
- Excellent adhesion to the skin
- High-performance oil absorbent
- Mattifying properties
Product Specifications
| INCI Name | Product Name | Bulk Density (Untapped) | Tapped Density (1000 taps) | Particle Size Residue on 325 Mesh (Wet Sieve) |
| Magnesium Carbonate | Basic Magnesium Carbonate | 0.35 g/cc | 0.50 g/cc | 0.1% |
Product Applications
1. Powder Products
- Setting Powder / Loose Powder: Absorbs excess sebum to keep makeup dry, fresh, and long-lasting.
- Powder Foundation / Pressed Powder: Helps set makeup and reduces caking.
- Eye Shadow / Blush: Enhances the adhesion of the powder to ensure a more even application.
2. Cleansing Products
- Cleansers / Face Wash Powders: Enhances the cleansing effect and provides a refreshed skin feel.
- Exfoliating Products: Helps remove dead skin cells and improves overall skin texture.
3. Body Care
- Antiperspirants / Deodorants: Helps absorb sweat and reduce odor formulation.
- Dry Shampoo: Absorbs scalp oils to leave hair looking voluminous and refreshed.
4. Nail & Color Cosmetics
- Nail Care Products: Enhances the flowability of powders, making the product easier to apply evenly.
- Lipstick / Concealer: Adjusts product texture and adds a matte finish.
5. Toothpaste / Tooth Powder
- Function: Serves as a mild abrasive to help remove tooth stains, typically formulated at lower dosages to avoid excessive wear on tooth enamel.
6. Other Applications
- Sunscreen Products: Helps improve the water resistance and adhesion of the formulation.
- Face Masks / Clay Masks: Increases product smoothness and assists in absorbing oil and impurities from the skin surface.