Mineral ingredients
All 10 minerals in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 8 rate 0–1 and 2 rate 3 or above, averaging 1.0 on the 5-point scale.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Hydroxide | Aluminum Hydroxide | 0 | moderate |
| Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) | Sodium Bicarbonate | 0 | established |
| Calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | 0 | moderate |
| Hydroxyapatite (in toothpaste) | Hydroxyapatite | 0 | moderate |
| Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) | Magnesium Hydroxide | 0 | moderate |
| Sea salt | Maris Sal | 0 | moderate |
| Talc | Talc | 1 | moderate |
| Zinc ricinoleate | Zinc Ricinoleate | 1 | moderate |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | 3 | disputed |
| Sodium Chloride | Sodium Chloride | 5 | disputed |
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
- Thickener 10
- uncategorised 10
- Absorbent 8
- 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