A powder of ground almond shells, used as an abrasive.
What it is
Prunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder is a powder obtained from the dried, ground shells of the sweet almond, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as an abrasive.
Where it is used
Found in scrubs, exfoliating cleansers and 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 of the powder.
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.