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Silica
Exfoliant
Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.
Can worsen Rosacea
These ingredients are known to be potential triggers for rosacea. However, triggers vary greatly between individuals. Keep a diary to identify your personal triggers and work with a dermatologist to develop a gentle, effective routine.
Can worsen Eczema
These ingredients are known to be potential triggers for eczema. However, triggers vary greatly between individuals. Keep a diary to identify your personal triggers and work with a dermatologist to develop a gentle, effective routine.
Explained
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
See all 14,839 products with Silica
Users who like it
22%
Users who avoid it
78%
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
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
15.8%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1%
References
Products with Silica
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78845
INCI Name
SILICA
EC #
 231-545-4 / 262-373-8 /310-060-2
All Functions
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opa CI Fying, Viscosity Controlling