Hectorite
What Hectorite is & what it does
A natural clay used to thicken and stabilize formulas and suspend particles evenly. It contributes a smooth, soft body.
Is Hectorite safe in skincare?
Hectorite is a naturally occurring clay mineral used as a thickener and texture agent, and it is generally regarded as well tolerated in cosmetics. It sits on the surface of the skin and is valued for absorbing oil and stabilizing formulas. As with any powder ingredient, avoiding inhalation of loose powder is a general precaution.
What does Hectorite do in skincare?
Hectorite is a clay used to thicken formulas, control viscosity, and help suspend pigments and other particles evenly. It can also absorb excess oil, which makes it useful in mattifying and powder products. It is a functional, supporting ingredient rather than an active.
Is Hectorite natural or synthetic?
Hectorite is a naturally occurring clay mineral, although chemically similar synthetic versions are also produced for cosmetics. The natural form is mined and purified for use. Both natural and synthetic grades serve the same thickening and stabilizing role.
Sunscreens with Hectorite
We rate 28 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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ph.doctor Sunset Sport SPF 50+
94/100
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Lirene Sun Moisturizing Protective Face Cream SPF 50
94/100
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Heliocare 360° Fluid Cream Spf 50+
90/100
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Fluff Superfood Milky Makeup Base SPF 30
88/100
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Eubos Hydrating Defence Fluid SPF 30 (new Formula)
87/100
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Azio Beauty Age Defy Tinted SPF Perfector
87/100
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Louis Widmer Tinted Day Cream SPF 20
87/100
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Miild Skin Tint SPF 15
85/100
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Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Perfect Mild Milk SPF 50+ Pa++++
85/100
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Hada Labo Air Aqua Uv - Fresh Spf 50/ Pa+++
84/100