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Antimicrobial

DAVIDITE

38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A rare-earth oxide mineral being evaluated for antimicrobial cosmetic use. Natural davidite contains radioactive uranium/thorium impurities and lacks an EU positive-list entry, which raises real safety concerns.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTI-SEBUMSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Investigational rare-earth oxide blend for antimicrobial and skin-protecting use
  • Provides exploratory mineral chemistry in cosmetic formulations

Known concerns

  • Contains radioactive uranium and thorium as natural impurities
  • Rare-earth element exposure with limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Not on EU positive cosmetic ingredient list

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.