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Kaolin

A type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
Functions
Abrasive,
Abrasive
Abrasives 'physically' exfoliate the skin (i.e., manually remove dead skin cells) by rubbing against its surface.
Abrasive,
Abrasive
Abrasives 'physically' exfoliate the skin (i.e., manually remove dead skin cells) by rubbing against its surface.
Colorant,
Colorant
Colorants give color to skincare products.
Colorant,
Colorant
Colorants give color to skincare products.
Absorbent,
Absorbent
Absorbent – soaks up excess oil from the skin.
Absorbent,
Absorbent
Absorbent – soaks up excess oil from the skin.
Anticaking,
Anticaking
Anticaking – prevents the formation of clumps.
Anticaking,
Anticaking
Anticaking – prevents the formation of clumps.
Bulking,
Bulking
Bulking – increases the volume of a product.
Bulking,
Bulking
Bulking – increases the volume of a product.
Opacifying,
Opacifying
Opacifying – reflects light and creates opaque products.
Opacifying,
Opacifying
Opacifying – reflects light and creates opaque products.
Slip Modifier
Slip Modifier
Slip modifier – provides lubricity to a product.
Slip Modifier
Slip Modifier
Slip modifier – provides lubricity to a product.
Origin
Naturally occurring
Naturally occurring
These are ingredients initially present in nature, such as elements (Zinc, Gold, or Silver), minerals, or water.
Naturally occurring
Naturally occurring
These are ingredients initially present in nature, such as elements (Zinc, Gold, or Silver), minerals, or water.
Kaolin
Overview Science Products

Overview

Kaolin is a type of mineral clay (a native hydrated aluminum silicate). The mineral is milled into a white, very fine powder that has many different applications in skincare.

It often forms the base of cosmetics such as eyeshadows, powders, foundations, and face masks. It is able to absorb sweat and oil - which helps to keep the skin matte.

Kaolin is used to give liquid preparations an opaque white look, and the larger particles have found their way into skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.

Science

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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of AluminumSilicate, Calcium Silicate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Trisilicate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Zirconium Silicate, Attapulgite, Bentonite, Fuller’s Earth, Hectorite, Kaolin,Lithium Magnesium Silicate, Lithium MagnesiumSodium Silicate, Montmorillonite, Pyrophyllite,and Zeolite. International Journal of Toxicology, 22(Suppl. 1):37–102, 2003.

Products with Kaolin

Illuminating Veil All Over Body Bronzing Balm
Laura Mercier
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Illuminating Veil All Over Body Bronzing Balm
REDEFINE Daily Cleansing Mask
Rodan + Fields
REDEFINE Daily Cleansing Mask
Tight & Bright Clay Multi-Mask - Gold Hydrating & Firming Gel Mask
Tarte
Tight & Bright Clay Multi-Mask - Gold Hydrating & Firming Gel Mask
Turmeric & Ginger Brightening Superfood Mud Mask
Ulta
Turmeric & Ginger Brightening Superfood Mud Mask
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