FELDSPAR POWDER
Exfoliant
Good
CAS Number: 12168-80-8
About FELDSPAR POWDER
A naturally occurring mineral powder used as a gentle physical exfoliant that polishes away dead skin cells without microplastic pollution.
Detailed Analysis
Feldspar is an aluminosilicate mineral group (including orthoclase, albite, and anorthite) used as an abrasive in facial scrubs and toothpastes. Natural mineral abrasives like feldspar are exempt from the EU microplastic restriction (Annex XVII of REACH) that bans synthetic microbeads. The SCCS has confirmed the safety of mineral abrasives in cosmetic products when particle size is controlled above 100 microns to avoid inhalation concerns.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Natural physical exfoliation revealing brighter skin
- ✓ Sustainability advantage over synthetic microplastic beads
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Inhalation risk if powder form is aerosolized; avoid in loose-powder products
- ⚠ May be too abrasive for sensitive or compromised skin types
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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