Ingredient
Silica
Low risk
FunctionPowder Base
What it is — Silica is finely milled silicon dioxide, a mineral-derived powder used in cosmetics.
What it does — It works as an absorbent and thickener, helping soak up excess oil, add body to a formula and refine skin's surface feel.
Typical use — Common in primers, powders, masks and mattifying products.
Who it suits / good to know — Often welcomed by oily or combination skin for a smoother, less shiny finish. Very dry skin may prefer more emollient textures.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is sensitive.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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