White Clay Powder
AKA “Kaolin, China clay, Porcelain clay, Kaolinite
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
White clay powder
AKA: Kaolin, China clay, Porcelain clay, Kaolinite
Mineral · Soothing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Clay
Mineral
Clean
White clay gently absorbs oil and impurities while adding a subtle, earthy scent to your beauty routine.
CAS #
1332-58-7
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Absorbent
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Kaolin-type white clay has been used for centuries in traditional skincare across Africa, Asia, and Europe for oil absorption and skin purification. Historical use dates back to ancient Egypt and China, where it was valued for its gentle detoxifying properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Oiliness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
20%
0%28%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit: 20% (Skin Protectant). Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10.
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR