Lithothamnion calcareum powder

AKA “Lithothamnium Calcarum Powder, Powdered Lithothamnium Calcarum”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Lithothamnion calcareum powder

AKA: Lithothamnium Calcarum Powder, Powdered Lithothamnium Calcarum

Ingredient · Abrasive · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Marine

Clean

Lithothamnium Calcarum Powder,Powdered Lithothamnium Calcarum

Form

Powder

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Functions

Abrasive

Physical Exfoliant

Gently polishes surface

Traditional Use

A red algae-derived powder used in traditional Celtic and European folk medicine for mineral supplementation and skin health. Historically valued as a natural source of bioavailable calcium and trace minerals.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Moderate Irritant

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR