The ingredient, explained

Zeolite

Zeolites. Crystalline aluminosilicates, composed of silica -SiO2- and alumina -Al2O3-, in various proportions plus metallic oxides. Produced by hydrothermal treatment of a solid aluminosilicate or of a gel obtained by the reaction of sodium hydroxide, alumina hydrate and sodium silicate. The initially obtained product, or a naturally occurring analog, may be partially ion-exchanged to introduce other cations. Specific zeolites are identified by notations indicating crystal structure and predominant cation, e.g., KA, CaX, NaY

AbsorbentAnticakingBulkingDeodorant

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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Absorbent: Takes up dispersed or dissolved material, including water or oils.
Anticaking: Keeps powder particles from clumping together.
Bulking: Changes a product's bulk density.
Deodorant: Helps reduce or mask unwanted body odour.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

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What the research shows

Zeolite is a mineral family; local trial tests purified clinoptilolite-tuff, a specific processed multi-mineral material. Supplied generic CAS1318-02-1 does not establish that preparation. The trial reported no significant wound-healing difference and cannot resolve exact catalogue material.

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Read exact local candidate abstracts first; select identity-relevant papers; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.