Calamine
Calamine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, opacifying agent. It is used in 157 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 56 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CALAMINE |
| Function | ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING |
| CAS number | 8011-96-9 |
| Prevalence | 157 products (0.17% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 56 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 9,900 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 28%Wash Off Masks 15.9%Sunscreens 13.4%Face Cleansers 8.3%General Moisturizers 6.4%Setting Spray & Powders 5.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Calamine do in skincare?
- Calamine functions as an absorbent, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Calamine?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (28% of its uses).
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