Sunstone Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sunstone Powder is the powder obtained from crushed sunstone, a gem classified as plagioclase and containing a sodium calcium aluminum silicate composed of 1-2 aluminum atoms, 2 -3 silicon atoms and a ratio of sodium to calcium of about 9 to 1; Feldspar
What does it do?
Sunstone Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Sunstone 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 Sunstone Powder?
Sunstone Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunstone Powder is the powder obtained from crushed sunstone, a gem classified as plagioclase and containing a sodium calcium aluminum silicate composed of 1-2 aluminum atoms, 2 -3 silicon atoms and a ratio of sodium to calcium of about 9 to 1; Feldspar
Is Sunstone Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sunstone Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunstone Powder do in cosmetic products?
Sunstone Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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