CERA SILICA ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily an absorbent and texture modifier, used to reduce greasiness, improve slip, support opacity, and help control flow in powders, sticks, creams, and makeup.
What does CERA SILICA do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily an absorbent and texture modifier, used to reduce greasiness, improve slip, support opacity, and help control flow in powders, sticks, creams, and makeup.
Is CERA SILICA clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally low-reactivity and well tolerated on skin. The main review point is particle form, since loose respirable powders and nano-scale materials receive closer scrutiny in clean standards.
Is CERA SILICA sustainable?
This material is typically mineral-derived or made from abundant inorganic feedstocks. It is not biodegradable in the organic sense, but it is inert, non-bioaccumulative, and does not carry the same persistence profile as synthetic polymers.
Is CERA SILICA COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulas when sourced and processed as an allowed mineral material, and when not used in a prohibited nano form. Its Green Chemistry fit is strongest on abundance, inertness, and low reactivity, though it is not renewable or biodegradable.
How does CERA SILICA work chemically?
This compound is an inorganic amorphous network of silicon and oxygen atoms, with surface hydroxyl groups that physically bind moisture and oils. Typical use can range from about 0.5% to 10% depending on absorbency and sensory goals, and it is stable across normal cosmetic pH and heat conditions without oxidation concerns.
Last updated 2026-08-18