Clays

The cosmetic properties of these minerals are determined by their physical and physicochemical properties, as well as their chemical composition. Some of the properties to be highlighted are: the high adsorption capacity, the large specific surface area, the solubility in water, the reactivity against acids, the high refractive index, the high heat retention capacity, the opacity, low hardness, astringency and high reflectance.


For all these properties they can be used both as active ingredients or as excipients. Thus, we can find them as part of different types of formulations: facial, body and hair masks, makeup and solid soaps, to name a few examples. Also due to their opacity and astringency, they can be used in small amounts in emulsions for different purposes: sun products, body lotions, shampoos..


CLAYS