A pink powder of zinc oxide with iron oxide, used as an absorbent, opacifier and skin protectant.
What it is
Calamine is a pink powder consisting of zinc oxide with a small amount of iron (III) oxide, which gives it its colour. CosIng lists it as an absorbent, opacifying and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in lotions, face masks, powders and other products with a matte finish.
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 proportions of zinc oxide and iron oxide.
Functions
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (6)
- LaQ Princess wygładzający krem do rąk i paznokci z witaminą C i Q10 300 ml · LaQ
- LaQ Rozświetlające serum z kalaminą i Witaminą C PRINCESS 30 ml – anglojęzyczne opakowanie · LaQ
- LaQ Rozświetlające serum z kalaminą i Witaminą C PRINCESS 30 ml · LaQ
- Ujędrniające Masło Do Ciała Cellulitowy Zbawca · Body Boom
- Lawenda – mydło naturalne · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Clara Hygienics Pink Tone-Up SPF50+ Postbiyotik Destekli Ton Eşitleyici Güneş Kremi · Clara Hygienics