Veegum Ultra (Magnesium Aluminium Silicate)

Veegum Ultra is a highly purified, cosmetic-grade Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, derived from natural clay minerals. It is an effective thickener, stabilizer, and suspending agent used in creams, lotions, gels, masks, and other personal care formulations. Known for its fine particle size and superior hydration, Veegum Ultra provides a smooth texture, enhances product stability, and helps suspend insoluble ingredients like pigments, exfoliants, and actives.

INCI Name: Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Molecular Formula: Al₂Mg₃O₈Si₄·xH₂O

Alternate Names: Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Veegum Ultra

Purity: 99%

Country of Origin: India

Benefits & Uses

• Provides excellent suspension for pigments and actives
• Functions as a rheology modifier for smooth, stable formulations
• Improves viscosity control without heaviness
• Enhances the spreadability and skin feel of creams and gels
• Helps prevent separation and settling in emulsions and suspensions
• Suitable for skincare, haircare, color cosmetics, and masks

How It Works

• Hydrated clay mineral: Swells in water to form colloidal gels
• Stabilizer: Prevents phase separation in emulsions
• Suspending agent: Keeps powders, pigments, and actives evenly dispersed
• Texture modifier: Creates a smooth, elegant skin feel

pH and Ideal Temperature Range

• Effective pH Range: 3.5 – 13.5
• Hydration Temperature: Best dispersed in water at room temperature to 75°C

How to Use Veegum Ultra in Formulations

• Pre-disperse in water with good agitation for full hydration
• Typical usage level: 0.5 – 5% depending on viscosity required
• Compatible with emulsifiers, gums, and other stabilizers
• Ideal for creams, lotions, face masks, shampoos, and serums