SILICON CARBIDE is graded A** (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
SILICON CARBIDE
Safety grade: A**
Silicon carbide is a hard, gritty mineral made from silicon and carbon that is commonly used in industrial applications. In cosmetics, it works as a fine abrasive powder to gently remove dead skin cells and smooth the skin's surface.
Silicon carbide functions as an abrasive in cosmetic products to exfoliate dead skin cells and provide a polishing or smoothing effect on the skin.
Graded using: COSING.
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**