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INCI name

OSTREA SHELL EXTRACT

Oyster shell extract

AbrasiveSkin conditioning – miscellaneousreviewed

An extract of oyster shells.

What it is

Ostrea shell extract is an extract of the shells of the European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis. CosIng lists it as an abrasive and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in scrubs, masks, creams 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.

Oyster shells are of animal origin, from a marine mollusc.

Functions

Abrasive
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

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

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