Clay, White
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: White clay, Kaolin, China clay
Synthetic
Clay
Not Clean
Clay, White is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Absorbent
Absorbs Excess Oil
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used traditionally in Chinese medicine and European skincare as a gentle, mineral-rich powder for sensitive skin; valued for its mild absorption and skin-conditioning properties compared to more aggressive clay types.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
20%
0%28%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit: 20% (Skin Protectant). Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Kaolinite in pharmaceutics and biomedicine.
Awad ME, López-Galindo A, Setti M, El-Rahmany MM, Iborra CV
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2017
kaolin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
kaolin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Kaolin Clay
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
White Clay Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR