Silica: effective % & pH 실리카
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⚡ Quick answer: Silica: effective concentration 1–10% in primers and mattifying formulas, optimal pH tolerant across the usual range, evidence Moderate. Buys you a few hours of less shine. Reapplying or blotting does the same job — this simply delays the need.
How much Silica actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | 1–10% in primers and mattifying formulas |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | tolerant across the usual range |
| Evidence | Moderate |
| Onset | immediate (optical) |
What the % on the label really means
Buys you a few hours of less shine. Reapplying or blotting does the same job — this simply delays the need.
⚠️ Ceiling: High levels give a chalky, dry finish that can look powdery on dry skin and emphasise flaking.
Silica guide →How Silica works →
Sources: PubMed — Silica & skin ↗ · AAD skin-care basics ↗
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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