Barium Sulfate

Barium Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a colorant, opacifying agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 185 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameBARIUM SULFATE
FunctionCOLORANT, OPACIFYING
CAS number7727-43-7
EC number231-784-4
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies185 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches6,600

Used in

Dry Shampoos 25%Mascaras 25%Sunscreens 25%Toners 25%

Frequently asked

What does Barium Sulfate do in skincare?
Barium Sulfate functions as a colorant, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Barium Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially dry shampoos (25% of its uses).

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