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Volcanic Ash

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

What is it?

Volcanic Ash is an amorphous, inorganic silicate obtained from lava deposits

What does it do?

Volcanic Ash 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

  • Absorbent

    takes up water-based or oil-based substances

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Volcanic Ash 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 Volcanic Ash?

Volcanic Ash is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Volcanic Ash is an amorphous, inorganic silicate obtained from lava deposits

Is Volcanic Ash allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Volcanic Ash do in cosmetic products?

Volcanic Ash is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: abrasive, absorbent, 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