A calcium phosphate mineral, the main mineral of teeth and bones, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Calcium hydroxyapatite is a calcium phosphate mineral of the formula Ca5(PO4)3(OH), also known as durapatite. It is the main mineral component of tooth enamel and bone. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes and other oral care products, as well as in some skin care products and powders.
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 reveal whether the material is synthetic or of natural origin, or its particle size.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.