Is Dead Sea Mud safe in cosmetics?
Dead Sea Mud has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Surfactant
Dead Sea Mud
INCI: DEAD SEA MUD
Dead Sea Mud (CAS None) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Deep cleansing, skin detoxification, and absorbent/purifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Deep cleansing, skin detoxification, and absorbent/purifying agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dead Sea Mud.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dead Sea Mud — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dead Sea Mud allowed in the EU?
Dead Sea Mud EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dead Sea Mud do in cosmetics?
Dead Sea Mud functions as: Deep cleansing, skin detoxification, and absorbent/purifying agent. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: None.
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