Allowed in EU

Nacre Powder

A cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Nacre powder is the dried powder obtained from Mother of Pearl

What does it do?

Nacre Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Abrasive
removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste
Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Nacre 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 Nacre Powder?

Nacre Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nacre powder is the dried powder obtained from Mother of Pearl

Is Nacre Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Nacre Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Nacre Powder do in cosmetic products?

Nacre Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive, bulking.

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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: 15/10/2010