Calcium
What Calcium is & what it does
Calcium on an ingredient list refers to the mineral element, usually present as a simple calcium source. In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin conditioning agent and can contribute to the mineral profile of a formula. It is included in a small number of catalog products as a supporting ingredient. It is not a UV filter and no specific concerns are flagged for it.
What is Calcium as a cosmetic ingredient?
Listed simply as Calcium, it refers to the mineral element, usually present in a formula as a simple calcium source. It contributes to the mineral profile of the product.
What does Calcium do in skincare?
It is generally used as a skin conditioning agent. As listed it is a supporting mineral ingredient and not a UV filter, so it does not provide sun protection.
Is Calcium safe in skincare?
Calcium is generally considered well tolerated at the levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. A patch test is reasonable for sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Calcium
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Natural Veil UV Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
76/100
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Oars and Alps Everyday Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer With SPF 37
73/100