Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Calcium Carbonate/Calcium Hydroxide/Calcium Oxide/Clay/Illite/Orthoclase/Oyster Shell Powder/Quartz Powder/Vermiculite/Zeolite Extract is the extract of an aqueous mixture containing Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Hydroxide , Calcium Oxide, Clay, Illite, Orthoclase, Oyster Shell Powder, Quartz Powder, Vermiculite, and Zeolite.
What does it do?
Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract?
Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calcium Carbonate/Calcium Hydroxide/Calcium Oxide/Clay/Illite/Orthoclase/Oyster Shell Powder/Quartz Powder/Vermiculite/Zeolite Extract is the extract of an aqueous mixture containing Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Hydroxide , Calcium Oxide, Clay, Illite, Orthoclase, Oyster Shell Powder, Quartz Powder, Vermiculite, and Zeolite.
Is Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract do in cosmetic products?
Calcium Carbonate/calcium Hydroxide/calcium Oxide/clay/illite/orthoclase/oyster Shell Powder/quartz Powder/vermiculite/zeolite Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 08/09/2016