Hydrated Silica
Hydrated Silica is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, absorbent agent. It is used in 452 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 3,744 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | HYDRATED SILICA |
| Function | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING |
| CAS number | 10279-57-9 / 1343-98-2 / 7631-86-9 / 112926-00-8 / 63231-67-4 |
| EC number | - / 215-683-2 / 231-545-4 / - / - |
| Prevalence | 452 products (0.49% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 3,744 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,900 |
Used in
Sunscreens 18.8%Exfoliators 13.7%Face Cleansers 11.1%Body Scrubs 10.4%Wash Off Masks 3.8%Dry Shampoos 3.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydrated Silica do in skincare?
- Hydrated Silica functions as an abrasive, absorbent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydrated Silica allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hydrated Silica?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (18.8% of its uses).
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