Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, anticaking agent. It is used in 151 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 39 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | DIATOMACEOUS EARTH |
| Function | ABRASIVE, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | 61790-53-2 / - |
| EC number | - / 231-545-4 |
| Prevalence | 151 products (0.16% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 39 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 246,000 |
Used in
Wash Off Masks 45.7%Deodorant 11.3%Exfoliators 9.9%Sunscreens 4%Face Cleansers 3.3%Facial Treatments 3.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Diatomaceous Earth do in skincare?
- Diatomaceous Earth functions as an abrasive, anticaking agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Diatomaceous Earth?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (45.7% of its uses).
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