Hydrated Silica
Hydrated Silica is a viscosity controlling and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 561 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, deodorant and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A fine silica powder. Used as an abrasive in toothpaste and to thicken formulas.
What it does
Contains Hydrated Silica: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrated Silica: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76428, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydrated Silica
Schmidt’s
toothpaste
Lists fragrance
K P NAMBOODIRI’S
Toothpaste
Lists essential oils, sulfates
BOKA
TOOTHPASTE
Lists essential oils
Crest
Toothpastes
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Total
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Total active prévention soin émail
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Total dentifrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects Facial Cleanser Refreshing Citrus Scrub
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Total Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Total Pro-Soin Gencives
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Total Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Tripla protezione, Menta delicata
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Triple action
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Triple Action Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Thrive Market
Triple Action Toothpaste Peppermint
Lists coconut derivatives
Colgate
Triple action Xtra white
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Aquafresh
Triple Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Triple protection + blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pepsodent
Triple+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dove
Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Himalaya Botanique
Turmeric + Coconut Oil Whitening Antiplaque Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
henkel
Vademecum Blancheur & Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Vademecum Homéophytol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Suave
Vanilla Suede Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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