INCI name

AMETHYST POWDER

Amethyst powder

Abrasivereviewed

A powdered violet quartz used as an abrasive.

What it is

Amethyst powder is powdered amethyst, the violet variety of quartz, a mineral consisting chiefly of silicon dioxide. CosIng lists it as an abrasive.

Where it is used

Found in scrubs, masks, creams and other products, often with a gemstone theme.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the particle size of the powder.

Functions

Abrasive
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (16)

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