Kaolin Clay
China Clay
A mild absorbent clay used to mattify and bulk out powders. Very low irritation risk, gentle enough for most skin types.
Safe amount 1 studies cited
No restriction
Technical data
Dose-response breakdown and source citations behind the rating above.
Safety by concentration
No established upper limitGenerally safe
Cited sources
Final report on the safety assessment of aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, and related ingredients (including kaolin)
Elmore et al., International Journal of Toxicology · 2003
Products containing Kaolin Clay
None of our current picks contain this ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaolin Clay safe?
A mild absorbent clay used to mattify and bulk out powders. Very low irritation risk, gentle enough for most skin types. No restriction