Malachite

Malachite is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 91 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameMALACHITE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number1319-53-5
Prevalence9 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies91 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches49,500

Used in

Face Cleansers 22.2%Serums 22.2%Eye Moisturizers 11.1%General Moisturizers 11.1%Lip Moisturizers 11.1%Toners 11.1%

Frequently asked

What does Malachite do in skincare?
Malachite functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Malachite allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Malachite?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (22.2% of its uses).

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