Quartz
What Quartz is & what it does
Quartz is a naturally occurring mineral made of crystalline silicon dioxide, ground to a fine powder for cosmetic use. In formulas it functions mainly as an abrasive, a bulking agent, and an opacifying or texture-modifying ingredient, and it can give powders a smooth slip. A notable property is its hardness, which is why finely milled quartz appears in some exfoliating or texturizing products.
What does Quartz do in skincare?
Quartz is finely milled silicon dioxide used mainly as an abrasive, bulking agent, and texture or opacity modifier. It can add slip to powders and provide gentle physical exfoliation in some scrubs. It is a mineral texture ingredient rather than an active.
Is Quartz safe?
Quartz used in finished cosmetic products is generally considered safe as a ground mineral powder. The main occupational concern with crystalline silica is inhaling fine dust during manufacturing, not the bound powder in a skincare product. If you have specific concerns, consult a dermatologist.
Is Quartz natural or synthetic?
Quartz is natural in origin, being a crystalline mineral form of silicon dioxide that is mined and then ground for cosmetic use. It is one of the most common minerals in the earth's crust. Being a mineral, it contains no animal material and is generally suitable for vegan formulas.
Sunscreens with Quartz
We rate 10 sunscreens that contain it:
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CATRIN Natural 100 Mineral Sunkill Rx Spf 46 Pa+++
80/100
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Maxclinic Sunkill SPF 46
80/100
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Purlisse Youth Glow Vitamin C CC Cream SPF 50 (light)
77/100
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Luxe Organix UV Perfecting Tint Serum Sunscreen
70/100
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Pai Hello Sunshine SPF30 Sensitive Sunscreen
69/100
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Quench botanics Birch Please Intense Hydrofresh Daily Moisturizer (with SPF 40+ Pa+++)
69/100
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Deoproce UV Sunblock Cream SPF 42 Pa+++
69/100
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Deoproce Snail Whitening & Anti-Wrinkle BB Cream SPF 50+
61/100
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Deoproce UV Defence Sun Cream SPF SPF50+/pa+++
60/100
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Coringco One Minute Tone Up Serum SPF 30 PA+++
49/100