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.pins-list{display:block}.ig .track .pin{display:none}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ig\" data-ing=\"bentonite\" lang=\"en\" data-copy=\"Copy\" data-copied=\"Copied\">\n<nav class=\"crumbs wrap\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><\/li><li aria-current=\"page\">Bentonite clay<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<header class=\"wrap hero\" id=\"top\">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy\">\n    <h1 class=\"h1-long\">Bentonite clay (colloidal clay)<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"brief\">Bentonite is a colloidal clay made mainly of montmorillonite; CosIng classifies it as absorbent, bulking, emulsion stabilizing and viscosity controlling<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. Cosmetic trials on bentonite alone are missing: the best data point is a kaolin and bentonite mask<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. The watch point is inhalable dust and batch purity<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ME<\/span>\n      <span><strong>Mohamed El Hjouji<\/strong>Founder and CEO \u00b7 Updated <time datetime=\"2026-11-03\">November 3, 2026<\/time> \u00b7 Reading time 7 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"actions\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a bentonite clay product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#recherche\">Read the studies<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure class=\"hero-photo\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/bentonite-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/bentonite-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/bentonite-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-441x329.webp 441w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/bentonite-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/bentonite-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-990x740.webp 990w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/bentonite-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/bentonite-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/bentonite-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width:900px) 92vw, 46vw\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" alt=\"Gray bentonite clay powder in macro view on a sage green ceramic surface, raking light\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"| Carmel Cosmetics Labs\"><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bar\" id=\"bar\"><div class=\"wrap bar-in\">\n  <nav aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#identite\">Identity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recherche\">Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#produits\">Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparatif\">Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plus\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n  <a class=\"btn sm\" href=\"#consultation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create my product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <span class=\"bar-prog\" id=\"prog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\" aria-labelledby=\"h-id\"><div class=\"wrap id-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-id\">Bentonite clay at a glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Entry from our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">cosmetic ingredient glossary<\/a>. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>, safety according to the CIR expert panel<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. Modified bentonites (quaternium, stearalkonium) carry other INCIs and are not covered here.<\/p><\/div>\n  <dl class=\"spec\"><div><dt>INCI name<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">BENTONITE<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"BENTONITE\" aria-label=\"Copy: INCI name\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>Organo-modified versions have their own INCI, for example QUATERNIUM-18 BENTONITE<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Other names<\/dt><dd>Bentonite clay<small>Bentonitum (European Pharmacopoeia)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">1302-78-9<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"1302-78-9\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EC number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">215-108-5<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"215-108-5\" aria-label=\"Copy: EC number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Mineral nature<\/dt><dd>Colloidal clay, mostly montmorillonite<small>CosIng description: colloidal clay, primarily montmorillonite<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CosIng functions<\/dt><dd>Absorbent, bulking, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling<small>\"Absorbent, bulking, emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling\"<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Appearance<\/dt><dd>Fine gray to cream powder<small>Swells in water and forms a thick gel; formulated in masks, tooth powder or as a texturizer<\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU status<\/dt><dd>Permitted, no dedicated annex<small>No annex listed in CosIng<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Allergen to declare<\/dt><dd>No<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Safety<\/dt><dd>Safe under conditions of use, reservation on inhalation<small>CIR panel 2026: insufficient data for products that may be inhaled; the keyword bentonite appears in the publication<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. Earlier report in 2003<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec research\" id=\"recherche\" aria-labelledby=\"h-r\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"r-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-r\">What the research says<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"r-tools\"><div class=\"seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by area\" id=\"rfilter\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-d=\"all\">All <span>8<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"visage\">Face <span>2<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"matiere\">Material <span>4<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"derm\">Safety <span>2<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"legend\" aria-label=\"Levels of evidence\"><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review or consensus<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"visage\"><h3>Facial skin<span>Skincare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A kaolin and bentonite mask: sebum, hydration, even skin tone<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Kaolin and bentonite clay mask<\/span><span>2 applications per week, 4 weeks<\/span><span>75 adults with oily or combination skin<\/span><\/div><p>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 isolated<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A modified bentonite emulsion against pollution particles<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Reconstructed human epidermis<\/span><span>Urban aerosols and cedar pollen<\/span><span>Lecithin-modified bentonite<\/span><\/div><p>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 bentonite<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"matiere\"><h3>Material and batch quality<span>Formulation<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>A purified bentonite can meet pharmacopoeia limits<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Algerian bentonite, Na+ ion exchange and sedimentation<\/span><\/div><p>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 emulsions<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Another bentonite, same conclusion after purification<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Raw and purified Egyptian bentonite<\/span><\/div><p>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 for<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Clays: binding and releasing<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2018 review<\/span><\/div><p>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 control<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Bentonite in a third of charcoal toothpastes<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2017 review<\/span><span>50 charcoal toothpastes sold online<\/span><\/div><p>A third contained bentonite. The review finds insufficient data on the safety and efficacy of these toothpastes<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"derm\"><h3>Safety and inhalation<span>Toxicology<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Inhalable dust and crystalline silica<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2016 review<\/span><span>Bentonite toxicology and epidemiology<\/span><\/div><p>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 carcinogen<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Natural clays: reservation on inhalable products<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Expert assessment<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>CIR panel 2026<\/span><span>8 natural clays<\/span><\/div><p>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 concerned<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n  <p class=\"frame\">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.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec products\" id=\"produits\" aria-labelledby=\"h-p\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"p-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-p\">Which products can use bentonite clay?<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/\">white label catalog<\/a> includes 1 formula with bentonite clay, always as a supporting ingredient. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"p-cols\" style=\"--pc:1\"><div class=\"p-col on\" id=\"pc-autres\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">1<\/span>Raw materials and more<\/h3><p><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-oral-care\/\"><span>Oral care<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pairs\"><p>In our formulas, it is most often paired with<\/p><span class=\"chip\">Peppermint essential oil <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"comparatif\" aria-labelledby=\"h-cmp\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-cmp\">Bentonite, kaolin or green clay?<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Three clays in the catalog. The kaolin and green clay entries already exist; the table describes the material, not an efficacy ranking.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"seg c-pick\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Compare with\" id=\"cpick\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-c=\"3\">Kaolin<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"4\">Green clay<\/button><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbl-wrap\"><table class=\"cmp\" id=\"cmp\" data-c=\"3\"><colgroup><col><col class=\"me\"><col><col><\/colgroup>\n  <thead><tr><td><\/td><th scope=\"col\">Bentonite<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Kaolin (white clay)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Green clay<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Dominant mineral<\/th><td>Montmorillonite, colloidal clay<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/td><td>Kaolinite, 1:1 clay<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/td><td>Illite, a layered clay<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">INCI<\/th><td>BENTONITE<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/td><td>KAOLIN<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/td><td>ILLITE<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">CosIng functions<\/th><td>Absorbent, bulking, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/td><td>Abrasive, absorbent, anti-caking, bulking, colorant, opacifying<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/td><td>Absorbent, abrasive, bulking, anticaking<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Carmel catalog formulas<\/th><td>1 formula as a supporting ingredient<\/td><td>10 formulas<\/td><td>3 formulas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"h-faq\"><div class=\"wrap faq-grid\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions about bentonite clay<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What is bentonite clay?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">It is a colloidal clay made mainly of montmorillonite. Its INCI is BENTONITE, its CAS number 1302-78-9; CosIng recognizes absorbent, bulking, emulsion stabilizing and viscosity controlling functions<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Are bentonite and green clay the same thing?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">No. The green clay we formulate is an illite<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a>, while bentonite is a colloidal clay made mostly of montmorillonite<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-13\">13<\/a>. \"Green clay\" remains a trade name: other suppliers use it for montmorillonites. See also the green clay entry and the kaolin entry.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What are the benefits for skin?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">A kaolin and bentonite mask improved sebum, hydration and skin tone evenness in 75 adults over 4 weeks, without isolating the effect of bentonite<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>. The mask trial was run by a cosmetics manufacturer. We did not retain a trial on bentonite alone.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is bentonite suitable for hair?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">We found no peer-reviewed study on bentonite and hair. Its use in a hair mask is a matter of formulation, for its absorbent and viscosity controlling functions<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Are there risks with bentonite?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The sensitive point is dust: bentonite is not classified as carcinogenic, but some contain respirable crystalline silica<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>, and the CIR panel lacks data for products that may be inhaled<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. Handle loose powder with protection. Ask for the certificate of analysis of each batch (crystalline silica, heavy metals, microbiology)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can bentonite be purified?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes: two laboratory studies on Algerian and Egyptian bentonites show that purification gives a montmorillonite within pharmacopoeia limits, with lead and arsenic under the limits for one of them<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. These results apply to those deposits: every batch is controlled.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you manufacture a bentonite mask or powder for my brand?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Our catalog does not feature bentonite yet: it appears as a supporting ingredient in our tooth powder. Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/iso-22716-certified-cosmetics-manufacturer\/\">ISO 22716 certified<\/a> laboratory can add it to a catalog formula or to a <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">custom formula<\/a>. Free samples are included.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"plus\" aria-labelledby=\"h-more\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap more-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-more\">Further reading<\/h2><div class=\"hubs\"><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/kaolin-clay\/\">Kaolin clay entry<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/green-clay\/\">Green clay entry<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-masks\/\">White label face masks<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-lab-in-morocco-start-your-cosmetics-brand\/\">Start your cosmetics brand<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"more-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/moroccan-cosmetics-tradition-from-argan-to-henna\/\"><span><strong>Moroccan cosmetics tradition: from argan to henna<\/strong><small>Clay masks in the Moroccan ritual<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/best-selling-cosmetics-morocco-2026\/\"><span><strong>The best-selling cosmetics in Morocco in 2026<\/strong><small>Body care, ghassoul, black soap and hammam rituals<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/moroccan-beauty-exports-europe\/\"><span><strong>Moroccan Beauty Exports to Europe: the 2025 Ranking and the 2026 Momentum<\/strong><small>The place of clays and minerals in imports<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sources\" id=\"sources\" aria-labelledby=\"h-s\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-s\">Sources<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 3, 2026.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"src\"><li id=\"src-1\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry BENTONITE<\/em> (CAS 1302-78-9, EC 215-108-5). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/32125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-2\"><span>Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. <em>Amended safety assessment of naturally-sourced clays as used in cosmetics<\/em> Int J Toxicol. 2026;45(3_suppl):65S-107S. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10915818261455355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1177\/10915818261455355<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-3\"><span>Elmore AR; Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. <em>Final report on the safety assessment of aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, magnesium trisilicate, sodium magnesium silicate, zirconium silicate, attapulgite, bentonite, Fuller's earth, hectorite, kaolin, lithium magnesium silicate, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, montmorillonite, pyrophyllite, and zeolite<\/em> Int J Toxicol. 2003;22 Suppl 1:37-102. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12851164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMID 12851164<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-4\"><span>Maxim LD, Niebo R, McConnell EE. <em>Bentonite toxicology and epidemiology - a review<\/em> Inhal Toxicol. 2016;28(13):591-617. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/08958378.2016.1240727\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1080\/08958378.2016.1240727<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-5\"><span>Zhang X, Zhang Z, Tao H, et al. <em>Comprehensive assessment of the efficacy and safety of a clay mask in oily and acne skin<\/em> Skin Res Technol. 2023;29(11):e13513. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/srt.13513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/srt.13513<\/a><span class=\"tag\">L&#x27;Or\u00e9al<\/span><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-6\"><span>Iwanaga T, Nioh A, Reed N, Kiyokawa H, Akatsuka H. <em>A novel water-in-oil emulsion with a lecithin-modified bentonite prevents skin damage from urban dust and cedar pollen<\/em> Int J Cosmet Sci. 2020;42(3):229-236. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/ics.12605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/ics.12605<\/a><span class=\"tag\">Pola Chemical Industries, Jurlique<\/span><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-7\"><span>Babahoum N, Ould Hamou M. <em>Characterization and purification of Algerian natural bentonite for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications<\/em> BMC Chem. 2021;15(1):50. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s13065-021-00776-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1186\/s13065-021-00776-9<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-8\"><span>Dardir FM, Mohamed AS, Abukhadra MR, et al. <em>Cosmetic and pharmaceutical qualifications of Egyptian bentonite and its suitability as drug carrier for Praziquantel drug<\/em> Eur J Pharm Sci. 2018;115:320-329. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ejps.2018.01.041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.ejps.2018.01.041<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-9\"><span>Gomes CSF. <em>Healing and edible clays: a review of basic concepts, benefits and risks<\/em> Environ Geochem Health. 2018;40(5):1739-1765. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10653-016-9903-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1007\/s10653-016-9903-4<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-10\"><span>Brooks JK, Bashirelahi N, Reynolds MA. <em>Charcoal and charcoal-based dentifrices: a literature review<\/em> J Am Dent Assoc. 2017;148(9):661-670. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.adaj.2017.05.001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.adaj.2017.05.001<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-11\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry KAOLIN<\/em> (CAS 1332-58-7, EC 310-194-1). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/34795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-12\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry ILLITE<\/em> (CAS 12173-60-3). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/56705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-13\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry MONTMORILLONITE<\/em> (CAS 1318-93-0, EC 215-288-5). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/35396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"fab\" id=\"fab\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a bentonite clay product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"scrim\" 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