COLLOIDAL PLATINUM is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII-NANO-2024/858.
COLLOIDAL PLATINUM
Safety grade: F
Colloidal platinum is tiny particles of pure platinum metal suspended in liquid, creating a shimmering solution. It's a precious metal that has been used in skincare for its luxurious properties and potential skin benefits.
This ingredient is used in premium cosmetics to help protect skin from damage, fight bacteria that cause odors and blemishes, and provide antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to COLLOIDAL PLATINUM
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A. Vitamin E provides antioxidant protection against environmental damage like colloidal platinum.
- ASCORBYL PALMITATE — Grade A. Stabilized vitamin C derivative offers antioxidant defense against skin-damaging free radicals.
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A. Antimicrobial preservative that fights odor-causing bacteria similarly to colloidal platinum.
- SODIUM BICARBONATE — Grade A. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes odors and provides deodorant action without synthetic antimicrobials.
Other Antioxidant ingredients
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- BHT — Grade C**
- HYDROXYACETOPHENONE — Grade A
- PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE — Grade A
- ASCORBIC ACID — Grade A
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A