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White Clay

SAFE INGREDIENT
Glossary
INCI NAME:

Kaolin


ORIGIN:

Mineral


FUNCTION:

Purifying, soothing, mattifying, absorbent

White Clay

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White clay is a mineral also known as kaolin: it is a hydrated aluminum silicate belonging to the clay group. It is defined white as the percentage of silicon and aluminum is higher than other types of clay that have different colors (green, red and so on), a variable that depends on the oxidation state of the iron contained in them.

It comes in the form of gray or ivory powder and has strong absorbent and opacifying properties.

Kaolin is used in various sectors: it is the main component of porcelain, it is used in ceramics, and not only, its use in cosmetics is very frequent. In fact it is often used for the production of toothpaste, for the production of masks and soaps for the face.

Due to the benefits it exerts on the skin, kaolin is widely used in cosmetics for the formulation of products such as sprinkling powders, powders, foundations, clay masks, creams, scrub products.

There are many benefits of white clay: it purifies the pores, counteracts excess sebum and oily skin, counteracts the effects of nettles or poison ivy, soothes irritated skin and is a good natural remedy to help fight acne. It is suitable for dry, sensitive and irritated skin.