Silica
Our database includes 8,257 products that contain Silica.
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.
You should know
What it is
Exfoliant
Is an Exfoliant
Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.
Concerns
Rosacea
Can worsen Rosacea
Rosacea may be genetic or triggered by mites, bacteria, or blood vessel issues. The most common symptom is redness of the face.
Eczema
Can worsen Eczema
Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis. Common symptoms include redness of the skin, itchiness, patches of rough skin, and small bumps.
Community Rating
Disliked
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
15.7%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
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
