Dicalcium Phosphate
Exfoliant
Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.
Explained
This ingredient is a mineral salt of calcium and phosphate. It is mainly used as a mild abrasive and sometimes used to add opacity to a formula.
See all 1,184 products with Dicalcium Phosphate
What it does
Abrasive
An agent used to wear away the surface of skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Haircare
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
75666
INCI Name
DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE
INN Name
calcium phosphate, dibasic
EC #
 231-826-1
All Functions
Abrasive, Bulking, Opa CI Fying, Oral Care
