A marine sediment used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Sea silt is, according to CosIng, sediment from the sea, also referred to by the Latin name Maris Limus. It is a fine mineral material deposited on the seabed. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in face masks, body wraps, scrubs and other mud-based products.
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 where the sediment was collected or its mineral composition.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.