What does Calcite do in skincare?

Calcite functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.

Is Calcite allowed in cosmetics?

Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.

What products contain Calcite?

It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (66.7% of its uses).

Calcite

Calcite is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 565 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI name	CALCITE
Function	SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number	13397-26-7
Prevalence	6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used in	Skincare
EU status	Restricted (annex )
Scientific studies	565 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches	33,100

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Frequently asked

What does Calcite do in skincare?: Calcite functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Calcite allowed in cosmetics?: Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Calcite?: It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (66.7% of its uses).

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