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Bismuth Oxychloride

Bismuth Oxychloride


2Low-moderate risk. Fine for most, occasionally a problem for very acne-prone skin.

Widely blamed for irritation in mineral makeup; the evidence is largely anecdotal.

What it does


pigment

How solid is that number


The rating is graded disputed. Sources disagree. This figure circulates on clinic lists without a clear original citation, so treat it as a reason to patch test rather than a settled number.

It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
Pigment, representative
Pigment — representative of the family