INCI name

JUGLANS REGIA SHELL POWDER

Walnut shell powder

Ground walnut shells used as a scrubbing agent.

What it is

Juglans regia shell powder is a powder of the ground shells of the walnut, Juglans regia. CosIng lists it as an abrasive, meaning it helps remove material from the skin surface mechanically.

Where it is used

Used in facial and body scrubs, exfoliating cleansers and some soaps.

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 particle size or how coarse the powder is.

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.

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