C101
Upsalite® In Cosmetics
Upsalite®, a mesoporous magnesium carbonate, is a novel, patented ingredient for use in color cosmetics applications.
- Trade Name: Upsalite C101
- INCI Name: Magnesium Carbonate
- Key Functions: Shine control, long lasting mattifying effect, sebum control, texture and viscosity modifier
- COSMOS Standard: Upsalite® C101, a mesoporous magnesium carbonate, is a raw material verified by ECOCERT GREENLIFE, compliant with the COSMOS Standard and without animal origin

Unique Properties
Upsalite®, a mesoporous magnesium carbonate, is a novel, patented ingredient that arose from pharmaceutical research at Uppsala University.
- Dual absorption: Upsalite can absorb both hydrophilic and lipophilic substances simultaneously
- Encapsulation: Upsalite encapsulates excess oil and moisture, leaving its outer structure dry. This can extend the wear time of your makeup products and decrease caking and creasing caused by excess sebum
- Superior absorption capacity: The porous structure of Upsalite gives the material an enormous amount of surface area, which in turn allows it to absorb more oil and excess moisture compared to other commonly used ingredients
- No flashback: The material has no measurable flashback effect
- Semitranslucent: The material is semitranslucent on the skin
Absorption in Microscale
Absorption comparison
Applications
Upsalite® has been proven useful in a wide range of color cosmetic applications – both pressed, loose and liquid formulations – and hair care, such as dry shampoo formulas.
A COSMOS Standard raw material
Upsalite®, a mesoporous magnesium carbonate, is a raw material verified by ECOCERT GREENLIFE, compliant with the COSMOS Standard and without animal origin. Read more at Cosmos-Standard.org or contact us to learn more.

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Technical Data Sheet
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