Volcanic Ash
Volcanic Ash is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, absorbent agent. It is used in 76 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 36 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | VOLCANIC ASH |
| Function | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING |
| Prevalence | 76 products (0.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 36 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 18,100 |
Used in
Wash Off Masks 30.3%Facial Treatments 13.2%Exfoliators 10.5%Face Cleansers 7.9%Sheet Masks 6.6%Shampoos 3.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Volcanic Ash do in skincare?
- Volcanic Ash functions as an abrasive, absorbent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Volcanic Ash?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (30.3% of its uses).
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