INCI name

DIAMOND POWDER

Diamond powder

Abrasivereviewed

Finely ground diamond used as an abrasive.

What it is

Diamond powder is a powder of diamond, a crystalline form of carbon. CosIng lists it as an abrasive.

Where it is used

Found in exfoliating products, masks, creams and some makeup 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 whether the diamond is natural or synthetic, or its particle size.

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 (52)

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