“Kaolin?”Here!white clay
Appears in 2 scanned products.
In personal care
A naturally occurring, fine white clay composed mainly of the mineral kaolinite, mined and purified for cosmetic use.
Why it’s used
It absorbs excess oil, adds slip and mild abrasive texture, and is used in masks, powders, and some soaps for its mattifying and gentle cleansing properties.
What the evidence says
Kaolin has a long history of cosmetic use and is considered safe by regulatory and review bodies at the concentrations typically used in personal care.
Context
Used in both rinse-off (masks, soaps) and leave-on (powders) products; its oil-absorbing effect is more relevant to oilier skin types.
Rumors
Kaolin clay draws toxins and impurities out of the skin.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
A claim about clay masks as a group, not this substance alone.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Comprehensive assessment of the efficacy and safety of a clay mask in oily and acne skin (Peer-reviewed) · Funded by L'Oreal (industry) · No conflicts declared
Who’s saying this
- Wholesale Supplies Plus — a retailer: sells soap, skincare, candle and homecare making supplies
How we know who this is
- “Wholesale Supplies Plus began with a simple but important realization.” (their page)
- “WSP is the home of the largest ready-to-ship selection of soap, skincare, candle, and homecare supplies.” (their page)