Silt

Silt is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, astringent agent. It is used in 27 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 32 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSILT
FunctionABSORBENT, ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT
CAS number-
Prevalence27 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies32 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches27,100

Used in

Wash Off Masks 59.3%Face Cleansers 22.2%Exfoliators 7.4%Sheet Masks 7.4%Scalp Treatments 3.7%

Frequently asked

What does Silt do in skincare?
Silt functions as an absorbent, astringent agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Silt?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (59.3% of its uses).

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