"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Mineral
- Other languages: Arcilla de caolín, Argila caulim, Argile de Kaolin, Argilla caolino, Kaolin Ton
- INCI name: KAOLIN
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 310-194-1
- Classification: Regulated
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Kaolin is a white clay composed of aluminum silicates. It goes into the manufacture of paper or porcelain. The clay can be used in cosmetics as an active ingredient or as a white dye (CI 77004). Kaolin is used to relieve sensitive skin, keep white teeth, absorb and regulate excess sebum or fight against perspiration. Kaolin is allowed in organic.
Note that the CIR (American) has opened a new consultation (re-evaluation) of kaolin in May 2018.
Note that the CIR (American) has opened a new consultation (re-evaluation) of kaolin in May 2018.
Restriction in Europe:
IV/119
When Kaolin clay is used as an active ingredient, it must be declared in the Inci list under the name KAOLIN, when used as a colorant it must be declared as CI 77004.
When Kaolin clay is used as an active ingredient, it must be declared in the Inci list under the name KAOLIN, when used as a colorant it must be declared as CI 77004.
Its functions (INCI)
- Abrasive : Removes materials from the surface of the body, helps clean teeth and improves shine.
- Absorbent : Absorbs water (or oil) in dissolved or fine form
- Anticaking : Helps ensure the fluidity of solid particles and limit their agglomeration in powder cosmetic products or hard mass cosmetics.
- Bulking : Reduces apparent cosmetics density.
- Cosmetic colorant : Color cosmetics and / or give a color to the skin
- Opacifying : Reduces transparency or translucency of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 3.28% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
