Clay, White

AKA: White clay, Kaolin, China clay

Synthetic

Clay

Not Clean

OriginNative to USA. White clay is derived from kaolin, a naturally occurring hydrated aluminum silicate mineral mined from clay deposits worldwide. It is processed through mining, washing, drying, and grinding into a fine powder for cosmetic use.

Clay, White is a cosmetic ingredient.

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Absorbent

Absorbs Excess Oil

Holds Formula Together

Adds Body & Volume

Conditions Skin

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Kaolinite in pharmaceutics and biomedicine.

Awad ME, López-Galindo A, Setti M, El-Rahmany MM, Iborra CV

International journal of pharmaceutics, 2017

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kaolin

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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kaolin

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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Kaolin Clay

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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White Clay Powder

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

0%50%100%

Reg. limit 20%

FDA OTC limit: 20% (Skin Protectant). Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10.

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR