Ingredient index / Personal care
Kaolin
An absorbent mineral ingredient that affects texture and a product’s matte finish.
- Label name
- Kaolin
- Typical function
- Texture
- Use
- Personal care
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- Glinka biała · White clay
Where is it commonly found?
Clay masks, powders and cleansing products.
What should you check on the label?
Surface absorption is not the removal of toxins from the body. Check the recommended application time.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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