What Is Bismuth Subnitrate?
Bismuth Subnitrate (INCI: BISMUTH SUBNITRATE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Bismuth nitrate, basic.
Its declared cosmetic functions are absorbent and opacifying.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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