Characteristics
- INCI
- Hydroxyapatite
- Ru.
- apalight
- CAS
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1306-06-5
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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215-145-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Hydroxylapatite (Ca5(Oh)(Po4)3)
- Functions
- abrasive, bulking, oral care, skin conditioning
hydroxyapatite is a mineral obtained from pearl oyster shells, salmon bones, phosphate rock, or derived synthetically. it conforms generally to the formula
Description
Hydroxyapatite is a mineral found naturally in our bones and teeth. As for cosmetics, it is claimed to act as a sunscreen booster as well as a soft-focus agent.
Products with Hydroxyapatite (306 total)
Face Care
Decorative Cosmetics
Most often found in Clinique products (12 items)
RoC Hydration+ Serum
RoC
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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream
RoC
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Attitude Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 30
Attitude
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Attitude Oatmeal Sensitive Natural Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick Unscented SPF 30
Attitude
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Attitude Toothpaste
Attitude
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The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
The Ordinary
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