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The green clay we formulate is an illite (INCI ILLITE), a clay that CosIng classifies as an absorbent1. "Green clay" remains a trade name: other suppliers sell montmorillonites under it, with a different INCI2. It is mostly used in masks. Clinical trials specific to green clay are rare; the CIR panel judges these clays safe under the conditions of use3.
Entry from our cosmetic ingredient glossary. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database12, safety according to the CIR expert panel3. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.
Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.
Sebum level, skin tone evenness, stratum corneum hydration and water loss all improved. Closed and open comedones fell by 46% and 66% at 4 weeks. Pore size did not change. This is not a green clay mask: the effect of the clay itself is not isolated from the rest of the formula7.
The authors gather effects on sebum absorption, hydration and skin elasticity. They conclude that larger randomized trials are still needed to establish efficacy and safety5. These results concern montmorillonites, not illite.
Clays stabilize emulsions and suspensions, change rheology and adsorb or absorb. The review links each use to the properties of the mineral6.
A clay can bind unwanted substances, but also release them, heavy metals included, through the skin or by ingestion. Hence the value of checking the raw material batch by batch4.
Viscosity and homogeneity vary with temperature; color, odor and pH remain stable11.
The optimized formula is stable under normal storage conditions, and the preservative prevented microbial growth12.
The panel judges kaolin safe under the conditions of use described. The same goes for the 7 other clays, illite and montmorillonite included according to the publication keywords, except for products that may be inhaled: data are insufficient there3.
In animals, inhalation toxicity is easy to demonstrate; particle size, concentration and mineral composition matter most. Clays have low oral toxicity13.
This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. Clinical trials on green clay itself are rare: most studies are on kaolin or bentonite. One cited study was run by a cosmetics manufacturer; this is indicated in the sources.
Our white label catalog includes 1 formula with green clay: the key active in 1 of them, a supporting ingredient in the others. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).
Oil-balancing mask: green clay combined with niacinamide, salicylic acid and soothing extracts.
Four clays from the catalog, with different minerals. Cosmetic studies rarely compare them: the table describes the material, not an efficacy ranking.
| Green clay | White clay (kaolin) | Red clay | Rhassoul | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominant mineral | Illite1 | Kaolinite, 1:1 clay with platelets under 2 µm8 | Illite, between montmorillonite and muscovite1 | Stevensite, a magnesium clay, with calcite, dolomite and quartz9 |
| INCI | ILLITE | KAOLIN10 | ILLITE | MOROCCAN LAVA CLAY |
| EU regulation | No specific restriction12 | Annex IV for use as a colorant (CI 77004)10 | No specific restriction1 | Rhassoul entry in the glossary |
| Carmel catalog formulas | 1 formula | 7 formulas | On request | 6 formulas |
Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 3, 2026.
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