Ingredient
Bentonite Clay
INCI name: Bentonite
Montmorillonite clay
Sodium bentonite
Volcanic clay
What it is
A natural montmorillonite clay that swells in water and absorbs oil, thickening and cleansing in mud masks.
How it works
Swollen plate-like clay particles adsorb sebum and impurities and hold them until rinsed off.
What it does
Cleansing
Viscosity controlling
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.