Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth is an anticaking and opacifying ingredient. It’s in 8 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, blush and deodorant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Diatomaceous earth: used to make the product less clear and add bulk.
What it does
Contains Diatomaceous Earth: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Diatomaceous Earth: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Diatomaceous Earth: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Diatomaceous Earth: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 84553, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Diatomaceous Earth
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Unscented with Prebiotics
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Antitranspirant Comfort Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Essence
BABY GOT BLUSH Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Treatment Spot Paste
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Alpha-H
Illuminating Enzyme Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Joystick Exfoliating Deep Pore Clay Cleansing Stick
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Thrive Market
Triple Action Toothpaste Peppermint
Lists coconut derivatives
Supergoop
Unseen Sunscreen
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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