Deep-cleansing and balancing: Kaolin

Kaolin, also known as white clay, is a mild, naturally mineral-rich ingredient that effectively deep-cleanses without drying out the skin. It works by gently absorbing excess oil, impurities, and buildup from both the skin and scalp while also soothing them. Kaolin helps balance sebum production, leaves a fresh feeling, and leaves the skin and scalp clean, soft, and perfectly balanced. It is especially appreciated for its gentle properties, making it suitable even for very sensitive skin.

Kaolin

Benefits

  • Absorbs excess oil
  • Adds airy volume
  • Gentle, mild detox

Category

  • Clays
  • Absorbent ingredients

INCI name

Kaolin

Kaolin at a glance

  • A very fine, white mineral clay known as the gentlest of all clays
  • Gently draws impurities and toxins from pores and the scalp
  • The perfect ingredient in dry shampoos and shampoos for hair that gets greasy quickly
  • Gives skin a matte, smooth finish and hair airy, fresh volume

Kaolin description

Kaolin (white clay) is a wonderful, gentle mineral clay that’s perfect for balancing and refreshing. In shampoos for oily hair, kaolin is a real star. It effectively absorbs excess sebum and oil from the scalp without drying out the skin or irritating the hair follicles, helping hair stay clean and fluffy for longer while adding natural lift at the roots. In skincare, kaolin is widely used in face masks and cleansers because it stimulates circulation, gently exfoliates, and deeply cleanses pores, making it ideal even for the most sensitive skin.

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