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AZURITE EXTRACT

Updated
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Mineral extract from azurite, a copper carbonate ore. Lacks meaningful cosmetic safety review, may carry bioavailable copper and heavy-metal contaminants — not advised for skin-care use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mineral pigment with traditional decorative use
  • Trace copper may have astringent effect

Known concerns

  • Bioavailable copper carbonate — copper toxicity risk
  • No SCCS/CIR cosmetic safety review
  • Heavy-metal contamination risk from natural ore
  • Not appropriate for leave-on products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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