Cicer Arietinum Seed Powder

Cicer arietinum seed powder is finely milled chickpea flour used in skincare and cleansing formulas. It's used as a gentle physical exfoliant and absorbent to lift surface debris and reduce excess sebum in scrubs, masks, and cleansing pastes.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Milled chickpea flour used as a gentle scrub to polish skin.
Category
Cleansing, Exfoliating, Oil Control, Skin Conditioning
Type
Exfoliant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Gently polishes the skin for a smoother feel and reduces the look of shine. Leaves skin feeling fresh without a stripped sensation when used appropriately.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Included in powder cleansers, face scrubs, and clay masks. Also found in cleansing bars and mix‑with‑water paste treatments.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Use light pressure and limit frequency to reduce abrasion. May cause irritation or rash in sensitive or legume‑allergic users; patch test and avoid broken or inflamed skin.

Is Cicer Arietinum Seed Powder a Good Ingredient?

Offers mild polishing and oil uptake, but overuse of physical exfoliation may irritate or disrupt the barrier; botanical allergy is possible in legume‑sensitive individuals. Those gaps in the evidence, plus the added risk, are why it sits at Fair.

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