INCI name

CHONDRUS CRISPUS POWDER

Irish moss powder

Abrasivereviewed

Dried, ground red seaweed.

What it is

Chondrus crispus powder is the dried and ground red alga Chondrus crispus, known as Irish moss, a natural source of carrageenan. CosIng lists its function as abrasive.

Where it is used

Found in face masks, scrubs, cleansing powders and some gels.

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 label does not show the particle size of the powder or how strongly it acts as an abrasive in a given product.

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 (54)

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