answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

the ground-up diatoms are added to cleansers because they are hard and don't scratch any surface.

User Avatar

Americo Powlowski

Lvl 13
2y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Diatoms are very fine abrasives . . . they help in the toothbrushing process to remove plaque.

Diatoms, or diatomaceous earth, are used in many different ways as fine abrasives or as filters in lab work.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Piles of diatom shells deposited over millions of years from a fine, crumbly substance. Diatoms are used since they are a fine abrasive which can be used for "scrubbing" our teeth.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why are ground-up diatoms sometimes added to powdered cleansers?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp