Illite

AKA: LEDIKITE, Solcure Water Balm, VGIBGUSAECPPNB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synthetic
Not Clean
Clay mineral having an intermediate composition between montmorillonite and muscovite
Formula
Al9FFeHK3MgO41Si14+8
Mol. Weight
1509.50
CAS #
12173-60-3
Form
Powder
State
Brown to buff-colored granular particles; Negligible odor; [Profile Products MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Anticaking
Bulking
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Prevents Clumping
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0015–0.025%
Rinse-off0.34–3.8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR