What is it?
Tourmaline Powder is the powder obtained from finely ground tourmaline which is a complex silicate of boron and aluminum, containing varying amounts of iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lithium, and fluorine.
What does it do?
Tourmaline Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline Powder?
Tourmaline Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tourmaline Powder is the powder obtained from finely ground tourmaline which is a complex silicate of boron and aluminum, containing varying amounts of iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lithium, and fluorine.
Is Tourmaline Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tourmaline Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tourmaline Powder do in cosmetic products?
Tourmaline Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking, colorant.
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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: 28/11/2012