QUARTZ is graded A** (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
QUARTZ
Sand
Safety grade: A**
Quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral made of silicon and oxygen. It's the same material found in sand and glass.
Quartz works as a gentle abrasive in skincare and cosmetic products to physically exfoliate dead skin cells and smooth the skin's surface.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Abrasive ingredients
- HYDRATED SILICA — Grade A**
- SILICA — Grade A**
- TALC — Grade F**
- SODIUM BICARBONATE — Grade A
- KAOLIN — Grade A
- CALCIUM CARBONATE — Grade A
- ALUMINA — Grade A**
- TIN OXIDE — Grade A**