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Bentonite

What Bentonite is & what it does

A natural clay that thickens, suspends particles, and absorbs oil, giving a smooth, matte feel. It is common in masks and oil-control formulas.

Is Bentonite safe?

Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay that is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe and well tolerated. It has a long history of use in masks and other topical products.

What does Bentonite do in skincare?

Bentonite is a clay used mainly to absorb oil and impurities and to thicken or stabilize formulas. It is common in clay masks and cleansers, where it can give the skin a mattified feel and help bind other ingredients together.

Is Bentonite comedogenic?

Bentonite is generally considered low on the comedogenic scale and is often used in products for oily or acne-prone skin because it absorbs excess oil. Individual reactions vary, but it is not commonly linked to clogged pores.

Sunscreens with Bentonite

We rate 76 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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