Safety Assessment of Diatomaceous Earth as Used in Cosmetics

Christina L. Burnett, Wilma F. Bergfeld, Donald V. Belsito, David E. Cohen, Curtis D. Klaassen, Daniel C. Liebler, Lisa A. Peterson, Allan E. Rettie, David Ross, Ronald C. Shank, Thomas J. Slaga, Paul W. Snyder, Susan C. Tilton, Monice M. Fiume, Bart Heldreth, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Senior Scientific Analyst, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Member, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Former Member, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Senior Director, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Executive Director

International Journal of Toxicology

Published online on June 08, 2026

Abstract

International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 45, Issue 2_suppl, Page 87S-111S, July-August 2026.
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of Diatomaceous Earth as used in cosmetic formulations. It is reported to function as an abrasive, absorbent, anticaking agent, bulking agent, and opacifying agent in cosmetic ...