additive
Red Clay ER
INCI: Illite (and) Kaolin
What is it?
Red clay used in cosmetics doesn't have its own separate official name, it's sold under the INCI Illite, sometimes blended with a bit of kaolin. It's mined from natural clay deposits formed by the weathering of rock, then washed, sorted, dehydrated, and milled without any chemical processing. Its color comes from ir...
How is it used?
Pre-mix the clay with a little water or oil before adding it to a formula or to soap batter, this prevents clumping and keeps it from prematurely thickening the batter in cold-process soap.
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