Why does Weleda use Magnesium Aluminium Silicate in some bodycare products?
Magnesium Aluminium Silicate is a natural clay which is dermatologically well-tolerated, and is frequently used for the production of cosmetics, e.g. as a thickening and stabilising agent. It contains aluminium in a fixed form and is chemically different to the aluminium combinations contained in deodorants. It cannot be absorbed into the skin as the molecules are too large and is therefore non toxic.
