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EXFOLIATING

Initiating and/or accelerating removal of the layers of dead skin cells from the skin surface.

Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.

98 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the EXFOLIATING function designation.

Ingredients with the EXFOLIATING function

Acorus Calamus Root Powder is the powder derived from the dried, ground roots of Acorus calamus.

Agastache Foeniculum Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground whole plant, Agastache foeniculum.

Alpha-Glucan Polysaccharide is a polysaccharide consisting of alpha-(1-3), alpha-(1-2) and/or alpha-(1-6) linked glucose units.

Althaea Rosea Flower Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground flowers of Althaea rosea. The accepted scientific name for Althae…

Ananas Sativus Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of Ananas sativus. The accepted scientific name for Ananas …

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of Artemisia princeps.

CAS 223747-95-3 (generic)

BETULA ALBA BARK POWDER

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Betula Alba Bark Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground bark of Betula alba. The accepted scientific name for Betula alba is …

BIXA ORELLANA LEAF POWDER

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Bixa Orellana Leaf Powder is the powder derived from the dried, ground leaves of Bixa orellana.

CAS 89957-43-7 (generic)

Boswellia Carterii Bark Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground bark of Boswellia carterii. The accepted scientific name for B…

CAS 89957-98-2 (generic)/1491152-64-7 (generic)

Camellia Japonica Stamen Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground stamens of Camellia japonica.

CAS 223748-13-8 (generic)

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder is a powder derived from the dried, ground leaves of Camellia sinensis.

CAS 84650-60-2 (generic)

Cannabidieth-21 Disalicylate is the diester of Salicylic Acid and Cannabidieth-21 that conforms to the formula

CAS 2770661-01-1

Carapa Guianensis Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Carapa guianensis

CAS 906347-26-0 (generic)

CARICA PAPAYA SEED POWDER

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Carica Papaya Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Carica papaya,

Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Flower Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground flowers of Cereus grandiflorus. The accepted scien…

CAS 8007-78-1

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground stems and branches of Chamaecyparis obtusa.

CAS 91745-97-0 (generic)

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Citrullus lanatus.

CAS 90244-99-8

Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Powder is the powder obtained the dried ground plant, Citrus aurantium sinensis. The accepted scientific name for…

CITRUS MAXIMA PEEL POWDER

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Citrus Maxima Peel Powder is the dried, ground powder obtained from the peels of Citrus maxima.

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Shell Powder is the powder obtained from the finely ground shells of Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen. The accepted scie…

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground flowers of Eugenia caryophyllus. The accepted scientific n…

CAS 84961-50-2 (generic)

Fossiliferous Limestone Powder is the powder obtained from finely, ground limestone which contains skeletal fragments of various marine org…

FRANGULA ALNUS POWDER

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Frangula Alnus Powder is the powder obtained from dried, ground Frangula alnus.

GANODERMA SINENSE POWDER

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Ganoderma Sinense Powder is the dried, ground powder derived from the fungus, Ganoderma sinense.

These widely assigned CosIng terms provide populated comparison pages; they are not presented as semantic equivalents of the current function.

How the EXFOLIATING function is used in CosIng

The EXFOLIATING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 98 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Initiating and/or accelerating removal of the layers of dead skin cells from the skin surface.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The EXFOLIATING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 98 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the EXFOLIATING function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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