Cosmetic Ingredient

Aluminum Oxide

Dye; Pigment
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Dye; Pigment

Purpose

Function

Dye; Pigment
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

If nano-sized, must comply with EU nano-notification requirements and SCCS nano-ZnO opinions. Inhalation exposure restriction applies — not for use in spray products where lung exposure is possible. Confirm particle size distribution in CoA.

US Note

ZnO is FDA GRAS as nutrient and approved colorant under 21 CFR 73. The composite ingredient is permitted in cosmetics.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.