Quartz
Quartz is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive agent. It is used in 84 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 376 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | QUARTZ |
| Function | ABRASIVE |
| CAS number | 14808-60-7 |
| EC number | 238-878-4 |
| Prevalence | 84 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 376 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
Used in
Wash Off Masks 11.9%Serums 8.3%Body Scrubs 7.1%Exfoliators 7.1%Face Cleansers 6%Eyeshadows 4.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Quartz do in skincare?
- Quartz functions as an abrasive agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Quartz?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (11.9% of its uses).
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