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Bentonite is a colloidal clay made mainly of montmorillonite; CosIng classifies it as absorbent, bulking, emulsion stabilizing and viscosity controlling1. Cosmetic trials on bentonite alone are missing: the best data point is a kaolin and bentonite mask5. The watch point is inhalable dust and batch purity24.
Entry from our cosmetic ingredient glossary. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database1, safety according to the CIR expert panel23. Modified bentonites (quaternium, stearalkonium) carry other INCIs and are not covered here.
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 improved; pore area and porphyrins did not change. Dryness and irritation decreased. The specific effect of bentonite is not isolated5.
The water-in-oil emulsion with bentonite modified by a natural surfactant better preserved epidermis integrity and reduced MMP1 and IL-8 secretion more than the synthetic surfactant version. A laboratory result, for a modified bentonite6.
After purification, lead and arsenic stayed under pharmacopoeia limits and the germs tested for were absent (E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa). The authors judge it suitable for creams, powders and emulsions7.
The purified bentonite matches a reference montmorillonite (Wyoming type), with no detectable mineral impurities, a composition within pharmacopoeia limits and none of the pathogenic germs tested for8.
Clay particles can bind unwanted substances, but can also make toxic elements such as heavy metals available through skin or oral routes. Hence batch-by-batch control9.
A third contained bentonite. The review finds insufficient data on the safety and efficacy of these toothpastes10.
The exposure route of concern is inhalation of respirable dust in workers. Bentonite is not classified as carcinogenic, but some contain variable amounts of respirable crystalline silica, a recognized carcinogen4.
The panel judges kaolin safe, and the 7 other clays safe under conditions of use, except for products that may be inhaled, for lack of sufficient data. Loose powders are concerned2.
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 bentonite alone are rare: the best data point is a mask combining kaolin and bentonite, run by a cosmetics manufacturer; this is stated in the sources.
Our white label catalog includes 1 formula with bentonite clay, always as a supporting ingredient. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).
In our formulas, it is most often paired with
Peppermint essential oil 1Three clays in the catalog. The kaolin and green clay entries already exist; the table describes the material, not an efficacy ranking.
| Bentonite | Kaolin (white clay) | Green clay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominant mineral | Montmorillonite, colloidal clay1 | Kaolinite, 1:1 clay11 | Illite, a layered clay12 |
| INCI | BENTONITE1 | KAOLIN11 | ILLITE12 |
| CosIng functions | Absorbent, bulking, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling1 | Abrasive, absorbent, anti-caking, bulking, colorant, opacifying11 | Absorbent, abrasive, bulking, anticaking12 |
| Carmel catalog formulas | 1 formula as a supporting ingredient | 10 formulas | 3 formulas |
Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 3, 2026.
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