"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic, Mineral
- Other language: Carbonate de Calcium
- INCI name: CALCIUM CARBONATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 207-439-9 -- 215-279-6
- Classification: Regulated
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Calcium carbonate is present naturally in some mineral waters, rivers or fountains, it is also one of the constituents of snails and oysters. In cosmetics, it is used for its abrasive properties. It is also used as a dye under the name CI 77220.
Restriction in Europe:
IV/124
Its functions (INCI)
- Abrasive : Removes materials from the surface of the body, helps clean teeth and improves shine.
- pH regulator : Stabilises the pH of cosmetics
- Bulking : Reduces apparent cosmetics density.
- Opacifying : Reduces transparency or translucency of cosmetics
- Oral care/hygiene agent : Provides cosmetic effects to the oral cavity (cleaning, deodorization and protection)
This ingredient is present in 0.55% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
