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 21, 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
Unilever
Zendium Junior 5+ years
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Zendium Kids Dentifrice 1-6 Ans Protection Dents de Lait Tube
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Zendium soin genciv75ml
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Zendium toothpaste biogum
Lists fragrance
Unilever
ZENDIUM TOOTHPASTE Expert Gums
Lists fragrance
Bondi sands
Zinc Mineral SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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