Absorbent ingredients
All 8 absorbents in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 7 rate 0–1 and 0 rate 3 or above, averaging 0.8 on the 5-point scale.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activated charcoal | Charcoal Powder | 0 | established |
| Diatomaceous earth | Diatomaceous Earth | 0 | moderate |
| Zeolite | Zeolite | 0 | moderate |
| Arrowroot Powder | Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder | 1 | moderate |
| Cornstarch | Zea Mays Starch | 1 | moderate |
| Rice Starch | Oryza Sativa Starch | 1 | moderate |
| Silica | Silica | 1 | moderate |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | 2 | moderate |
A rating describes the raw ingredient in isolation. Paste a full product label to see these in context, or read how we grade the evidence.
Other categories
- Emollient 43
- Carrier oil 39
- Essential oil 31
- Botanical 24
- Emulsifier 24
- Active 22
- Humectant 17
- Preservative 15
- Pigment 14
- Surfactant 13
- UV filter 12
- Antioxidant 10
- Mineral 10
- Thickener 10
- uncategorised 10
- Butter 8
- Fragrance 8
- Silicone 7
- Acid 6
- Wax 6
- Clay 5
- pH adjuster 5
- Skin lipid 5
- Fatty acid 4
- Chelator 3
- Protein 3
- Solvent 3
- Film former 2