Silica Silylate
AKA “Silylated silica, Hydrophobic silica, Silicon dioxide silylate
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Silica silylate
AKA: Silylated silica, Hydrophobic silica, Silicon dioxide silylate
Mineral · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Mineral
Clean
Amorphous silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane Science: Functions: Anticaking, Antifoaming, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
68611-44-9; 1015787-46-8; 211811-62-0; 68909-20-6; 112153-70-5; 112153-71-6; 1123693-37-7; 70536-25-3; 371755-66-7; 1158846-14-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Anticaking
Antifoaming
Bulking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern surface-treated silica developed in the late 20th century for cosmetics to improve texture and provide a mattifying effect without the tackiness of untreated silica.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR