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Aluminium Hydroxide

Coating & texture aid

Generally gentle All skin types

What is Aluminium Hydroxide?

A mineral used to coat pigments and mineral sunscreen filters such as titanium dioxide so they spread evenly and stay stable, and to make products more opaque. It is not the same as the aluminium salts used in antiperspirants and is considered inert on skin.

In skincare terms, Aluminium Hydroxide is a texture ingredient that shapes how a product feels and spreads on the skin.

What does it do?

Aluminium Hydroxide is primarily used for coating & texture aid.

Who it may suit

It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.

Where you'll find it

In our catalogue, Aluminium Hydroxide appears in spf, eye care, moisturisers, sets and more.

Also listed as

On an ingredients label (INCI), Aluminium Hydroxide may appear as: aluminum hydroxide, aluminium hydroxide, alumina.

Related ingredients

This is educational information, not medical advice. Skin reactions vary between individuals — patch test new products and consult a professional if you have specific concerns.

Products with Aluminium Hydroxide