Walnut Shell Powder

exfoliating
allergic reaction irritation

overview

Walnut shell powder is a natural exfoliator derived from walnut shells. It contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) that help remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover. Walnut shell powder can improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and leave skin soft and smooth. It is also compatible with most materials used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations. Walnut shell powder is also known as purified walnut shell and is normally in a powdered form.

benefits

Exfoliates the skin: Walnut shell powder helps remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover, resulting in smoother, brighter skin. Improves circulation: The abrasive nature of walnut shell powder can help improve circulation, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Reduces inflammation: Walnut shell powder has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce redness and irritation. Compatible with most materials: Walnut shell powder is compatible with most materials used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations.

Skin suitability

Suitable for soft areas of the skin, like the face and hands.

concerns

Walnut shell powder can be abrasive and may cause irritation in some people. It is important to use a gentle touch when applying products containing walnut shell powder and to avoid using it on sensitive skin. Walnut shell powder can be an irritant to the skin and may cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to walnuts.

precautions

Avoid using walnut shell powder on sensitive skin. Do not use walnut shell powder more than once or twice a week. Use a gentle touch when applying products containing walnut shell powder.

source

Walnut shells

CIR

Safe for use in cosmetics

EWG

Not rated

additional info

Walnut shell powder is a biodegradable and sustainable ingredient. Usage Rate: 1-10% Can be used at above 10% Walnut shell powder is compatible with anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants. The cosmetic grade of walnut shell is either natural and has rounded edges (relative to an abrasive blasting grade) for a smoother feel. Walnut shell powder is an ingredient in the Rhodium Complex Facial Peeling by Bionyx. This peeling helps to remove impurities and exfoliate skin, leaving it silky, smooth, and clean. It is recommended for use one to three times per week. Walnut shell powder is also an ingredient in the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Melting Clay Mask. This mask is a gentle clay mask that can be used multiple times throughout the week. It draws out impurities efficiently and subtly over time. The mask has a warm, cocoa scent and a brown creamy mousey texture. It gently exfoliates the face with the use of walnut shell powder and provides the skin with some useful nutrition and moisture. Walnut shell powder is a natural exfoliant that is well suited for use in exfoliating facial cleansers, body scrubs and other exfoliating products.