Egg Shell Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Egg Shell Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground egg shell of Gallus gallus domesticus.
What does it do?
Egg Shell Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Abrasive
removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste
EU regulatory status
Egg Shell Powder 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 Egg Shell Powder?
Egg Shell Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Egg Shell Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground egg shell of Gallus gallus domesticus.
Is Egg Shell Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Egg Shell Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Egg Shell Powder do in cosmetic products?
Egg Shell Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive.
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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: 15/07/2015