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Clay

What Clay is & what it does

Clay on a label refers to naturally occurring mineral clays such as kaolin or bentonite, fine silicate powders mined from the earth. In cosmetics they are used to absorb oil and sweat, add slip, and give masks and lotions a matte, smoothing finish. Clays also help thicken and stabilize formulas and can act as gentle physical cleansers. They have no UV-filtering activity.

What is clay in skincare?

Clay refers to natural mineral clays such as kaolin or bentonite, fine silicate powders mined from the earth and used in cosmetics.

What does clay do in a formula?

It absorbs oil and sweat, adds slip, and gives masks and lotions a matte, smoothing finish, while also helping thicken and stabilize the product. It has no UV-filtering activity.

Is clay safe for skin?

Cosmetic mineral clays are generally considered safe and are a long-standing ingredient in masks and cleansers.

Sunscreens with Clay

We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:

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