Clay
Mineral; Absorbent; Texture Enhancer
Identity and Contaminants | 'Clay' is not a chemically specific ingredient. Safety can differ substantially among kaolin, bentonite, illite, montmorillonite, and other mineral clays. Natural mineral sources may contain trace heavy metals or respirable crystalline silica, so the exact clay type and purity must be known before a final classification.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Identity and Contaminants | 'Clay' is not a chemically specific ingredient. Safety can differ substantially among kaolin, bentonite, illite, montmorillonite, and other mineral clays. Natural mineral sources may contain trace heavy metals or respirable crystalline silica, so the exact clay type and purity must be known before a final classification.
What it does
A broad term for naturally occurring mineral materials used to absorb oil, add texture, and provide cleansing or masking effects.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/potential-contaminants-cosmetics https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosing_en
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
