Argilla

Argilla is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, bulking agent. It is used in 25 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameARGILLA
FunctionABRASIVE, BULKING, HUMECTANT
CAS number12199-37-0
EC number235-374-6
Prevalence25 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches590

Used in

Wash Off Masks 20%Face Cleansers 12%Body Lotions 8%Exfoliators 8%Facial Treatments 8%Shampoos 8%

Frequently asked

What does Argilla do in skincare?
Argilla functions as an abrasive, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Argilla allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Argilla?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (20% of its uses).

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