Sand
Sand is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,142 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SAND |
| Function | ABRASIVE |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,142 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Body Scrubs 16.7%Body Washes 16.7%Exfoliators 16.7%Face Cleansers 16.7%Shampoos 16.7%Wash Off Masks 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Sand do in skincare?
- Sand functions as an abrasive agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sand allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sand?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body scrubs (16.7% of its uses).
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