Hydrated Silica
Exfoliant
Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.
Explained
Hydrated Silica is a type of silicon dioxide. It is called 'hydrated silica' because it is silica with extra bonded water atoms.
It is an absorbent and abrasive, meaning it is exfoliating.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied.
See all 666 products with Hydrated Silica
Users who like it
23%
Users who avoid it
77%
What it does
Absorbent
Allows for the entering of product through the skin
Abrasive
An agent used to wear away the surface of skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Hydrated Silica
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
76428
INCI Name
HYDRATED SILICA
EC #
 - / 215-683-2 / 231-545-4 / - / -
All Functions
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opa CI Fying, Viscosity Controlling
