Colorant
TURQUOISE POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Finely milled natural turquoise — a copper aluminum phosphate mineral. Decorative mineral with trace-impurity concerns depending on source.
Turquoise powder is ground natural turquoise, a hydrated copper aluminum phosphate mineral. Used decoratively in masks and specialty color cosmetics for its blue-green hue. It is not a listed EU CosIng colorant; as a natural mineral it can carry trace heavy-metal impurities (lead, arsenic, nickel) at levels depending on the deposit. Pure turquoise is inert on intact skin, but the lack of a defined cosmetic-grade specification means supplier quality matters. Score in the Moderate/orange band — decorative with minor functional value, held down by impurity-source uncertainty and non-standardized cosmetic grading.
Function
Skin benefits
- Decorative blue-green color
- Mineral surface interest
- Inert when pure
Known concerns
- Trace heavy-metal residues possible
- Not a listed EU CosIng colorant
- Source-dependent purity
- Mild physical abrasion if coarsely milled
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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