Pumice
Pumice is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, bulking agent. It is used in 156 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 118 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PUMICE |
| Function | ABRASIVE, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 1332-09-8 |
| Prevalence | 156 products (0.17% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 118 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 27,100 |
Used in
Exfoliators 35.3%Body Scrubs 30.8%Wash Off Masks 14.1%Face Cleansers 4.5%Scalp Scrubs 3.2%Hand Soaps 2.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Pumice do in skincare?
- Pumice functions as an abrasive, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Pumice allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Pumice?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (35.3% of its uses).
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