| INCI name | Kaolin |
|---|---|
| Type | White clay — purifying & mattifying |
| Key benefit | Clarified, refined-looking skin |
| Suits | All skin types, including oily, combination and sensitive skin |
What is this
Kaolin
Kaolin is a fine white clay named after the hill of Gaoling in China, where it was first prized for porcelain. One of the gentlest cosmetic clays, it is used in skincare to absorb excess oil and lift impurities, leaving skin looking clarified, mattified and refined.
In which products
Formulas with kaolin
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
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Questions about kaolin
What is kaolin clay?
Kaolin is a soft, naturally occurring white clay composed chiefly of the mineral kaolinite. First celebrated in Chinese porcelain, it became a cornerstone of skincare for its remarkable gentleness — the mildest of the cosmetic clays, used in masks the world over.
What does kaolin do for skin?
In a mask it absorbs excess sebum and helps lift impurities from the surface and pores, leaving skin looking mattified, clarified and smooth. Its gentle nature means it purifies without leaving skin feeling stripped or uncomfortably tight.
Is kaolin good for oily skin and pores?
Yes — it is a classic choice for oily and combination skin, helping reduce the look of shine and congestion. Yet unlike harsher clays it does not strip the skin, so it can help clarify without provoking dryness.
Can sensitive or dry skin use kaolin?
Generally yes. Kaolin is the mildest of the cosmetic clays, with a pH close to the skin's own, and is often recommended where stronger clays would feel severe. In a balanced mask, even drier complexions can enjoy its refining touch once or twice a week.
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