INCI: Illite
A conditioning and nourishing clay for all skin types. Great for face and body masks.
Illite is a mica type mineral occurring in argillaceous sediments with Illite being a general term for the clay minerals from this type of sediment. Argillaceous minerals appear silver-like due to their fine grain structure and trace metal constituent.
This clay swells slightly in water
100% natural mineral which is allowed to be used in COSMOS formulas.
Appearance: Beige-pinkish clay
Origin: France
Particle Size: <150 micron
Manufacturing Process: The clay undergoes a mechanical treatment, without any chemical process. It is crushed and dried.
Formulation Tips:
Incompatibilities:
Dissolves in highly acidic and highly alkaline solutions.
Note: Nude French Clay does not undergo any irradiation treatment during its manufacturing process. Therefore, this product may have a high microbial burden; preservation is recommended in water-based products.
Using this clay at high percentages may cause skin colouration or staining to clothes and surfaces.
Non-GMO, Non-Nanomaterial, Palm Free, Petrochemical Free, Preservative Free, Non-Radiated, Vegan Friendly
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
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