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 name | BARIUM SULFATE |
| Function | COLORANT, OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | 7727-43-7 |
| EC number | 231-784-4 |
| Prevalence | 4 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 185 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 6,600 |
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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