Calcium Sulfate Hydrate

Calcium Sulfate Hydrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, anticaking agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCALCIUM SULFATE HYDRATE
FunctionABRASIVE, ANTICAKING, ASTRINGENT, BINDING
CAS number13397-24-5
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches50

Used in

Eye Masks 40%Setting Spray & Powders 40%Wash Off Masks 20%

Frequently asked

What does Calcium Sulfate Hydrate do in skincare?
Calcium Sulfate Hydrate functions as an abrasive, anticaking agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Calcium Sulfate Hydrate 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 Sulfate Hydrate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye masks (40% of its uses).

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