murphyClay
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Aluminum silicate, Natural, Natural [JAN], Natural (JAN), Adsorbin, Adsorbin (TN)
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clay
Clean
OriginProduced through calcination and processing of naturally occurring phyllosilicate minerals containing silica and alumina compounds. Synthesized by heating and grinding raw clay minerals, then chemically treating to achieve desired particle size and purity.
Clay is a group of phyllosilicate minerals produced by the chemical and physical weathering of rock. It consists chiefly of varying amounts of hydrated silica and alumina, and is characterized by a particle size of less than 2 micrometers
Formula
Al2O5Si
Mol. Weight
162.05
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Binding
Bulking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 809)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 809)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 809)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off4.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR