INCI name

LOESS

Loess

A naturally occurring loose mineral sediment, used as an absorbent and bulking agent.

What it is

Loess is a naturally occurring, loose mineral sediment made of fine silt-sized particles. CosIng lists it as an absorbent and bulking ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in face masks and other products that contain mineral 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 where the loess was sourced. As a natural material, its mineral composition can vary between deposits.

Functions

Absorbent: Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
Bulking: Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (3)

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