Calcium Carbonate
Definition
Calcium carbonate is a carrier that can also be found in bath products and makeup. A carrier does just what it sounds like - it helps carry a product to a surface by thinning or thickening the formula or simply by ensuring the even distribution of the other ingredients in the formula. We use calcium carbonate because, without a carrier, the product would not work with the same consistency across a surface. It can also be used as an abrasive, making a formula slightly gritty to help remove tough stains from surfaces. Calcium carbonate will not harm most surfaces, but, before using any abrasive product on a particular surface, you should test it on an inconspicuous place.