Borosilicate
Mineral / Glass Material
Borosilicate materials used in cosmetics are generally chemically inert and have low dermal absorption. No significant systemic toxicity concern is established for normal topical use; particle characteristics matter for inhalable products.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Borosilicate materials used in cosmetics are generally chemically inert and have low dermal absorption. No significant systemic toxicity concern is established for normal topical use; particle characteristics matter for inhalable products.
What it does
Bulking agent; optical effect
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.