A fine powder made from freshwater pearls, used as an abrasive.
What it is
Margarita powder is the dried powder obtained from freshwater pearls. Pearls consist mainly of calcium carbonate bound in a small amount of organic matrix. CosIng lists it as an abrasive.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as masks, scrubs and 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 show the particle size or the mollusc species the pearls come from.
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.