Description: Natural Mediterranean green colored clay (argillaceous minerals) from southern Europe (France, Spain, Italy). Consists mainly of silicate, aluminium oxide, iron oxide, and titanium dioxide. Has absorptive, mechanical cleansing and mild exfoliating properties due to its specific particle size (< 15 microns). Homogeneous, odorless, olive-green-colored powder (due to the natural origin of the product, color may slightly change from batch to batch). pH (20% in water) 8-8.5. Can be suspended in water.
CAS: 1332-58-7
INCI Name: Kaolin
Benefits:
- Offers great spreadability with a very pleasant skin feel
- Supports the natural defense mechanism of the skin
- Has mild cleansing & exfoliating properties
- Absorbs excessive oils, and detoxifies effectively
- Highly nourishing due to its high mineral content
- Improves the appearance of enlarged skin pores
: Can be incorporated into creams and lotions, mask formulas, face toners and body wraps. For external use only.
Applications: Facial or body muds, face/hair masks, cleansing products (liquid soaps, cleansers), emulsions (creams, lotions), makeup.
Country of Origin: France, Spain, Italy
Raw material source: Kaolin-containing mineral deposits
Manufacture: Kaolin is a hydrated aluminum silicate obtained by mining naturally occurring mineral deposits. Such deposits are purified by a dry process involving crushing, drying, pulverizing and classifying and a wet processes involving formation of a kaolin slurry followed by selective flocculation.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Documents:
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Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis
