Loess
Loess is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, bulking agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 50 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | LOESS |
| Function | ABSORBENT, BULKING |
| Prevalence | 11 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 50 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 12,100 |
Used in
Wash Off Masks 36.4%Facial Treatments 18.2%Day Moisturizers 9.1%Face Cleansers 9.1%Foot Cream 9.1%Sheet Masks 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Loess do in skincare?
- Loess functions as an absorbent, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Loess allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Loess?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (36.4% of its uses).
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