Clays come from the decomposition of rocks by erosion. They are differentiated by the type of rock they come from, the climate or the topography of the soil. They are classified according to their chemical structure (illite, kaolinite, montmorillonite, etc.) and their colour.
White clay, of the kaolinite type, comes from quarries in Brittany. It is composed mainly of aluminium and silicon. This kaolinite-type clay has a white colour because it is strongly leached out by rainwater, which eliminate some of its pigments. White clay is perfect for sensitive skin. It can also constitute a mineral filler in natural makeup products for example.
INCI name
Kaolin
Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Powder
Chemistry
- Clays
- Specialty minerals
Functions
- Active ingredients
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Applications
- Antiperspirants & deodorants
- Body care
- Eye contour care
- Face / neck skin care
- Facial cleansers
- Foot care
- Leg care
- Scalp treatments
- Shampoos
Consumer benefit
- Radiance
- Sensitive skin
Certifications and standards
- Halal
- COSMOS natural approved
- ISO 16128 - derived natural
- ISO 16128 - derived mineral ingredient
Regional compliance
- IECIC
Ingredient origin
- Mineral derived
Composition information
- Preservative free
% Natural content – ISO 16128
- 100
Biodegradability
- Expected to be readily biodegradable
Typicals
| Property | Units | Value |
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Product brochures & guides
Category: Data sheet
Title: White Clay ER
Strongly leached out by rainwater that gives its colour, white clay is mainly composed of aluminum and silicon, perfect to remineralise sentitive skin...
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