Sea Salt
Sea Salt is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 296 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 143 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MARIS SAL |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Prevalence | 296 products (0.32% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 143 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 49,500 |
Used in
Body Washes 13.5%Face Cleansers 10.8%Body Scrubs 8.8%Shampoos 7.8%Toners 6.8%Wash Off Masks 6.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Sea Salt do in skincare?
- Sea Salt functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sea Salt allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sea Salt?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (13.5% of its uses).
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