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Ingredient type: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

INCI: Calcium Carbonate

✨ Role: Calcium Carbonate is often used in skin care products for its absorbent and mattifying properties. It helps to reduce excess sebum and give the skin a matte finish, which is particularly appreciated in products for oily skin.

Ingredient type: Mattifying

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use when used as recommended.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Calcium Carbonate is a naturally occurring mineral and is suitable for vegan formulas.

✨ Worth knowing: Calcium Carbonate also has gentle abrasive properties, making it an interesting ingredient in light exfoliants. It is generally well tolerated, but can be slightly drying for very dry skin.

Present in: Typically used in mattifying powders, deodorants, creams for oily skin and sometimes in toothpastes and mild exfoliants.