Diamond Powder

Poco recomendable

Exfoliante

No known benefits

Diamond Powder at a glance

  • Abrasive mineral (technically a crystallized modification of carbon)
  • Used in skin care products such as exfoliating cleansers where it provides buffing/scrubbing action
  • May cause micro tears in skin due to the irregular shape of the particles
  • Research supporting diamond powder’s use in cosmetics is lacking

Diamond Powder description

Diamond powder is an abrasive mineral (technically a crystallized modification of carbon) used in skin care products such as exfoliating cleansers where it provides a buffing/scrubbing action. While some suppliers of this ingredient claim it improves skin’s complexion and circulation, in reality harsh abrasives have a detrimental effect on skin’s barrier due to the micro tears caused by the irregular, often jagged shape of particles. That said, it’s possible that diamond powder could be incorporated into emulsions in such a way that the abrasiveness is minimized. If you test the formula containing diamond powder against skin and don’t feel any scratchiness as it is gently rubbed in, then there isn’t cause for concern. Regardless, research supporting diamond powder’s use in cosmetics is lacking. There’s nothing “premium” about seeing this powder in skin care or makeup, although it’s often marketed as such.

Diamond Powder references

  • PersonalCareCouncil.org, Accessed January 2023, ePublication
  • SpecialChem (supplier info), Accessed January 2023, ePublication
  • Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, March 2013, pages 259-265

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.