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Clays

5 clay ingredients explained in plain English.

Bentonite Clay Bentonite Strongly absorbent volcanic ash clay. Detoxifying and purifying for oily skin and problem masks. 5-50% French Green Clay Illite Mineral-rich green clay from Illite deposits. Strong absorbent for oily and acne-prone skin. 10-50% Kaolin Clay Kaolin Gentle white clay from kaolinite mineral. Mild absorbent and exfoliant for sensitive, dry, and normal skin. 5-50% Pink Clay Kaolin (with iron oxide) Gentle pink-tinted kaolin. Mild absorbent for sensitive and normal skin with a brand-friendly natural colour. 5-50% Rhassoul Clay Moroccan Lava Clay Mineral-rich Moroccan clay used for centuries in hair and skin care. Cleansing without stripping. 5-50%