Mineral

Kaolin

The softest cosmetic clay — ideal for sensitive skin. Kaolin absorbs excess sebum, gently exfoliates and cleanses pores without drying the skin unlike more aggressive clays.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Kaolin — a natural aluminosilicate Al2Si2O5(OH)4, white in color, very fine grind. The softest of cosmetic clays: kaolin (soft) < pink clay < green clay < bentonite < blue clay (most active). In INCI: Kaolin or Kaolin Clay.

Used in clay masks for oily and combination skin, powders and foundations (absorbent), delicate scrubs and cleansers for sensitive skin.

Key Benefits

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Gentle sebum absorption

Microporous kaolin crystals absorb excess oil and pore secretions without excessive drying, suitable even for sensitive skin.

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Delicate exfoliation and cleansing

Fine particles gently exfoliate the skin surface and cleanse pores, removing dirt and makeup residues.

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Mattifying effect in makeup

Kaolin is widely used in powders and foundations as a natural absorbent for a mattifying effect and better adherence.

Suitable for

oily skincombination skinsensitive skinskin with enlarged pores

Main Actions

✓ sebum absorption✓ pore cleansing✓ gentle exfoliation✓ mattifying effect✓ delicate cleansing

Comparison of clays

For sensitive skin — only kaolin. For normal and oily — pink or green clay. For very oily skin and deep cleansing — bentonite or blue clay (French montmorillonite). Never leave a clay mask to dry completely.

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