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Absorbent

DOLOMITE

CAS 16389-88-1
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A natural calcium-magnesium carbonate mineral. Used as a mild abrasive or bulking powder. Topically benign; the main caveat is the standard inhalation flag for any loose mineral powder.

Skin benefits

  • Natural calcium-magnesium carbonate mineral
  • Mild abrasive in scrubs
  • Bulking and absorbent in powders
  • Sometimes used as opacifier

Known concerns

  • Loose-powder inhalation caveat
  • Potential trace heavy-metal contaminants depending on source
  • Variable composition

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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