Calcium Carbonate
AKA “Aeromatt, Calcium carbonate (1:1), Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1), Calofort U, Albaglos, Aragonite, Calcicoll, Calseeds”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Calcium carbonate
AKA: Aeromatt, Calcium carbonate (1:1), Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1), Calofort U, Albaglos, Aragonite, Calcicoll, Calseeds
Synthetic · Abrasive · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle mineral powder that smooths and softens skin texture while providing light coverage and a matte finish to beauty products.
Solubility 0.001 % (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
CCaO3
Mol. Weight
100.09
CAS #
471-34-1
Form
Powder
State
Calcium carbonate appears as white, odorless powder or colorless crystals. Practically insoluble in water. Occurs extensive in rocks world-wide. Ground calcium carbonate (CAS: 1317-65-3) results direc
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Functions
Abrasive
Buffering
Bulking
Opacifying
Oral Care
Physical Exfoliant
Stabilizes pH
Adds Body & Volume
Adds Opacity
Traditional Use
Used for thousands of years as chalk and in traditional preparations; Romans used it as a mild abrasive and whitening agent in tooth pastes and face powders. Historically applied to skin for oil absorption and as a base for cosmetic powders.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR