HECTORITE

Ingredient type: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

✨ Role: Hectorite is a mineral clay used primarily as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps give the product a pleasant texture and maintains a consistent consistency by preventing the ingredients from separating.

Ingredient type: Thickener

Safety: Yes, generally considered safe for topical use on the skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, hectorite is mineral-based and suitable for vegan diets.

✨ Good to know: Hectorite is known for its ability to absorb excess sebum, which can be particularly beneficial for oily or acne-prone skin. It is not very irritating, but it is always recommended to do a skin test to check individual tolerance.

Found in: Often used in foundations, concealers, facial contouring products, and sometimes in hair care products for its ability to stabilize formulations.

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