Ingredient's Bio Activity

KAOLIN (Clay)


ABOUT THE INGREDIENT

Kaolin is a soft clay that is an essential component in the manufacture of porcelain. Also, it is widely used in the industry of paper, rubber, paint, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and many other products. Kaolin is usually white, but may also have light shades of brown, cream, yellow, red or gray.

Kaolin is used to treat some dermatological diseases to improve skin firmness and elasticity.


ACTIVE COMPONENTS

Rich in mineral Kaolinite.


BENEFITS IN COSMETICS

 

ABSORBENT PROPERTIES

Kaolin has high absorbency levels on the skin surface, such as greases, toxins and even bacteria and viruses.

It is used for cleaning or reducing the amount of oil secreted by the sebaceous gland.

 

MOISTURIZING PROPERTIES

Kaolin forms a film on the skin’s surface which reduces the loss of natural moisture reducing the transepidermal water loss (TEWL), promoting high skin hydration.


SAFETY

Kaolin is safe to be used in cosmetics.