silicolskin Colloidal Silica Gel
silicolskin Silicolskin Colloidal Silica Gel lists 4 ingredients on its label, 4 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Minimalist inorganic formula centered on hydrated silica for oil absorption and exfoliation. Preserved with sorbic acid/sodium benzoate, pH adjusted by citric acid. Fragrance-free, suitable for oily/pore-prone skin. Factory observation: Inorganic powders tend to settle/clump, requiring robust dispersion; low pH significantly impacts preservative efficacy.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Hydrated Silica
- FRAGRANCE
- Sorbic Acid
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Sodium Benzoate
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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