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 name | ARGILLA |
| Function | ABRASIVE, BULKING, HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | 12199-37-0 |
| EC number | 235-374-6 |
| Prevalence | 25 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
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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