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Wood Powder

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

What is it?

Wood Powder is the powder obtained from dried, ground wood

What does it do?

Wood 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

  • 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

Wood 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 Wood Powder?

Wood Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Wood Powder is the powder obtained from dried, ground wood

Is Wood Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Wood Powder do in cosmetic products?

Wood Powder 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