CLAY

Ingredient type:  MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

Clay

✨ Role: Clay is used primarily for its absorbing and purifying properties. It helps eliminate excess sebum, detoxify the skin and reduce the appearance of pores. It's an excellent ingredient for masks and treatments for oily or acne-prone skin.

Ingredient type: Mattifying

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, clay is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, the clay is of mineral origin and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Clay can be slightly drying, so it's advisable to use it sparingly for dry skin. What's more, there are several types of clay (such as green, white, pink) each with slightly different properties.

Present in: Facial masks, cleansers, blemish patches and certain mattifying make-up products.

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