INCI name

CHARCOAL EXTRACT

Charcoal extract

An extract of charcoal powder, used as an opacifying and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Charcoal extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of charcoal powder. CosIng lists it as an opacifying and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as cleansers, masks and other skin care products.

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 the source of the charcoal or how the extract was obtained.

Functions

Opacifying
Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
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.

Products with this ingredient (6)

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