What is Clay?
Clays are a soft, loose, earthy material mainly found in mineral clay deposits that lay on or just below the surface of the Earth. Clays are made of minerals and form over long periods of time because of the gradual chemical weathering of rocks. Clays have been mined since the Stone Age and have been used in beauty care for hundreds of years. Clays are usually a mixture of a variety of minerals with one or two minerals being predominant. Based on their mineralogical makeup there are three main types of clay families used for cosmetic purposes, Kaolinite, Illite, and Smectite (Montmorillonite).
Why are clays used in cosmetic products?
Clays can be incorporated into cosmetic products, as they may assist in exfoliation, absorption of excess oils, cleansing dirt and impurities and invigorating the skin.
There are so many clays available, what is the difference?
There are many different clays available for cosmetic use and due to their unique chemical makeup, each type of clay exhibits different properties and could provide a different benefit to the skin.
Which Cosmetic products contain Clay?
Clay is often used as an ingredient in masks and spa treatments.
Which Clay should I use in my product?
To find the best clay to use in your product and for more information, select a product below, with further details in the description.
What is an Exfoliant?
Exfoliants are ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products to assist in removing dead skin cells, to help leave a smoother and fresher feeling skin. Exfoliating ingredients are known to help stimulate blood circulation and can increase the formation of new surface skin cells.
How can I incorporate Exfoliants in my products?
Exfoliants can be added to creams, lotions, skin cleansers, body exfoliants, gels, shower gels, and face scrubs.
Which Exfoliant should I use in my product?
To find the best exfoliant to use in your product and for more information, select a product below, with further details in the description.
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Pink clay is ideal for dry, mature & sensitive skins. Superfine French Pink Clay is a combination of Red and White clay, and is perfect for use...
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Rhassoul or Ghassoul clay is a natural mineral clay mined in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco since the eighth century. Our Rhassoul clay is superfi...
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Super-absorbent French Green Clay is ideal for oily skins and will tone, stimulate and cleanse the pores. This Ultra-ventilated French Green Clay h...
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Fine-grain size exfoliator made from bamboo. The 'Porsche' of all exfoliants! Ideal for facial use. Bamboo Exfoliant is a solidified organic silica...
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This kaolin is a soft mineral in the form of fine-grained white clay, which is refined. Use in Face Masks and Peeling Creams to absorb excess fats...
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Fine-grain size exfoliator made from ground jojoba seeds. Ideal for facial use. Very mild with natural emollient properties which makes this exfol...
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This American Bentonite Clay is a naturally occurring hydrated aluminium silicate; a highly absorbent clay which is composed of minerals including ...
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This exfoliator consists of apricot kernels which have been ground into fine grains. Product Information How to Use Use 1-5% in gels, creams, loti...
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Fine-grain size exfoliator made from oatmeal. Oatmeal has naturally occurring gluten in the form of avenin protein, not the gliadin protein contain...
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This Superfine French White Clay is considered the most gentlest, least absorbent of all clays so is ideal for sensitive skin. This ultra-ventilate...
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Fine-grain size exfoliator made from pumice. An extremely light and powdery exfoliant, this is ideal for facial use. Produced by volcanoes, Pumice ...
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Super-absorbent French Red Clay is ideal for oily skins and will tone, stimulate and cleanse the pores. This Ultra-ventilated French Red Clay has b...
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Extracted from the waxes of the Jojoba plant, these jojoba grains are smooth and do not irritate the skin. More coarse than our jojoba beads for th...
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This exfoliant is made from grounding dried walnut husk into a fine consistency. Walnuts are very hard, making them highly effective in a natural b...
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