Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, buffering agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 542 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CALCIUM CARBONATE |
| Function | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, BULKING, OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | 471-34-1 |
| EC number | 207-439-9 -- 215-279-6 |
| Prevalence | 16 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 542 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
Used in
Body Lotions 12.5%Toners 12.5%Body Oils 6.3%Body Treatments 6.3%Body Washes 6.3%Deodorant 6.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Calcium Carbonate do in skincare?
- Calcium Carbonate functions as an abrasive, buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Calcium Carbonate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Calcium Carbonate?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (12.5% of its uses).
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