MINERAL
Volcanic Sand
Volcanic Sand
Natural mineral granules of volcanic origin, used in body scrubs to physically buff away dry, rough-feeling skin for a smoother, softer feel.
Source
Natural mineral granules of volcanic origin
Used for
Smoother-feeling skin on the body
How it works
Natural grit, gently polished.
Volcanic sand is made of fine mineral granules that come from volcanic rock. In skincare it is used as a physical exfoliant: its grains polish the skin's surface as a scrub is massaged in.
Volcanic rock and pumice, a light, porous volcanic stone made mainly of complex silicates, are both listed as abrasive ingredients that remove dirt from the skin surface through a polishing effect. Volcanic sand itself is listed as a skin conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin in good condition.
In a scrub, the granules lift away dry, flaky-feeling skin so the surface feels smoother and softer, and leave skin ready for a body oil or cream. Massage gently in circular movements on damp skin, then rinse.
Volcanic rock and pumice, a light, porous volcanic stone made mainly of complex silicates, are both listed as abrasive ingredients that remove dirt from the skin surface through a polishing effect. Volcanic sand itself is listed as a skin conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin in good condition.
In a scrub, the granules lift away dry, flaky-feeling skin so the surface feels smoother and softer, and leave skin ready for a body oil or cream. Massage gently in circular movements on damp skin, then rinse.
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Natural mineral granules for physical exfoliation
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Buffs away dry, rough-feeling skin
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Leaves skin feeling smoother and softer
Questions
What is volcanic sand in skincare?
It is a mineral ingredient made of fine granules of volcanic origin, listed in the European cosmetic ingredient database as a skin conditioning ingredient. In body scrubs it provides the gentle grit that buffs the skin. (COSMILE Europe)
How does a mineral scrub work?
Mineral particles such as volcanic rock and pumice are classed as abrasives: as the product is massaged in, they remove dirt and dry surface flakes through a polishing effect, which leaves skin feeling smoother. (COSMILE Europe)
How often should I use a volcanic sand scrub?
Once or twice a week suits most skin on the body. Mineral abrasives work by a polishing effect, so light pressure on damp skin is all that is needed; follow with a body oil or cream. (COSMILE Europe)
Where it comes from
Volcanic sand is a natural mineral ingredient made of fine granules of volcanic origin, used in skincare for its gentle polishing grit. (COSMILE Europe)
Related volcanic materials are also used in cosmetics: volcanic rock, valued as an abrasive, and pumice, a light, porous volcanic stone made mainly of silicates. (COSMILE Europe)
Related volcanic materials are also used in cosmetics: volcanic rock, valued as an abrasive, and pumice, a light, porous volcanic stone made mainly of silicates. (COSMILE Europe)
The research
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe) cosmetic ingredient database: Volcanic Sand (function: skin conditioning; substance group: ingredients for skincare) (opens in a new tab)
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe) cosmetic ingredient database: Volcanic Rock (functions: abrasive, antioxidant, binding, reducing) (opens in a new tab)
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe) cosmetic ingredient database: Pumice (a substance of volcanic origin consisting chiefly of complex silicates of aluminium and alkali metals; functions: abrasive, bulking, viscosity controlling; origin: mineral) (opens in a new tab)
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