Illite
AKA “LEDIKITE, Solcure Water Balm, RefChem:58080, UNII-D7BC5B0F46, VGIBGUSAECPPNB-UHFFFAOYSA-L”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Illite
AKA: LEDIKITE, Solcure Water Balm, RefChem:58080, UNII-D7BC5B0F46, VGIBGUSAECPPNB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synthetic · Abrasive · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Synthetic
Clean
A natural clay that absorbs oil and moisture while adding texture and helping prevent clumping in powders and formulas.
Formula
Al9FFeHK3MgO41Si14+8
Mol. Weight
1509.50
CAS #
12173-60-3
Form
Powder
State
Brown to buff-colored granular particles; Negligible odor; [Profile Products MSDS]
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Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Anticaking
Bulking
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Prevents Clumping
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Adds volume
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring clay mineral used in traditional Chinese medicine and European spas for centuries as a skin purifier and mud mask ingredient. Named after Illite, Kentucky, it became popularized in modern cosmetics in the 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Skin Renewal Mask (75mL)
Grown Alchemist
Dutch Dirt Mask
Bloom Effects
The New Tendency Duo
Nécessaire
The New Tendency Complete Set
Nécessaire
The Body Essentials
Nécessaire
The Body Wash Discovery Collection
Nécessaire
The Body Lotion 70 ml | Multi-Peptide | Olibanum
Nécessaire
The Body Wash 100 ml | Multi-Enzyme | Olibanum
Nécessaire
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR