Kaolin(180 ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily an absorbent and texture modifier, used to take up oil and moisture, reduce shine, add opacity, and give powders, masks, cleansers, and makeup a soft, dry feel.
What does Kaolin(180 do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily an absorbent and texture modifier, used to take up oil and moisture, reduce shine, add opacity, and give powders, masks, cleansers, and makeup a soft, dry feel.
Is Kaolin(180 clean?
Clean-beauty frameworks generally treat this ingredient as low concern when cosmetic grade and properly purified. The main quality considerations are respirable dust in loose formats and compliance with trace heavy-metal limits, rather than skin sensitization.
Is Kaolin(180 sustainable?
This material is mined, so it is not renewable and depends on land-use, energy, and water management at the extraction site. It is not biodegradable in the organic sense, but it is a naturally occurring mineral that is chemically stable and generally not associated with bioaccumulation.
Is Kaolin(180 COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted in COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic products when it meets mineral-origin and purity requirements, although it does not contribute to organic content. From a Green Chemistry view, it needs little chemical transformation, but its fit is moderated by mining impacts and nonrenewable sourcing.
How does Kaolin(180 work chemically?
This material is a layered aluminosilicate mineral with fine platelet particles that provide high surface area, absorbency, opacity, and a soft-focus matte effect. It is typically stable across cosmetic pH ranges, insoluble in water and oil, and used from low single-digit levels in emulsions to much higher levels in masks, powders, and anhydrous color cosmetics.
Last updated 2026-05-14