Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Carya illinoinensis shell powder
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Carya illinoinensis shell powder in plain language
Also known as Pecan (Carya Illinoensis) Powder,Pecan Shell Powder
Used in cosmetics as an abrasive and a bulking agent. Carya Illinoinensis (Pecan) Shell Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground shells of the pecan, Carya illinoinensis, Juglandaceae.
- Abrasive
- Bulking
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Carya illinoinensis shell powder appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActiveCarya Illinoinensis (Pecan) Shell Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground shells of the pecan, Carya illinoinensis, Juglandaceae.
- Carya Illinoinensis (Pecan) Shell Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground shells of the pecan, Carya illinoinensis, Juglandaceae.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Carya illinoinensis shell powder. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Carya illinoinensis shell powder yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
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CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
Allergen profile
Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.
- Tree nutsContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Carya illinoinensis shell powder are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Carya illinoinensis shell powder; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
