Calcium Silicate
Calcium Silicate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, bulking agent. It is used in 59 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 78 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CALCIUM SILICATE |
| Function | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | 1344-95-2 |
| EC number | 215-710-8 |
| Prevalence | 59 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 78 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,900 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 22%Eyeshadows 15.3%Other Bath & Body 6.8%Serums 6.8%Eyebrows 5.1%Lip Liners 5.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Calcium Silicate do in skincare?
- Calcium Silicate functions as an absorbent, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Calcium Silicate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (22% of its uses).
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