What is Kaolin clay?
Kaolin clay is a soft white powder that becomes smooth and creamy when added to water. There are many colours of kaolin clay, however white kaolin clay is the most gentle and most commonly used in cosmetics.
White clay is a naturally occurring substance primarily made up of the mineral kaolinite. Kaolin clay is formed by the chemical weathering of rocks and is mined all over the globe.
History and Origin
Kaolin clay is named after the hill in China (Kao-ling) where it was mined for centuries. Kaolin clay is known as china clay or white clay as it was used in China more than ten thousand years ago to make fine white porcelain.
White kaolin clay was popular for its use in filling and coating paper and the ceramics industry. Today, kaolin clay is also used in many cosmetics due to its gentle effect for both normal and sensitive skin.
What is white kaolin clay used for?
White clay is very gentle which is why is it perfect for fine hair types and sensitive skin types.
Kaolin clay is often used in skin care products like face masks, exfoliators and scrubs. The clay helps absorbs excess oil on the skin as well as have moisturising properties.
White kaolin clay is suitable for all skin types like including dry, oily, mature skin and sensitive skin.
It can also be used in hair care products as it is great for normal and fine hair types. Kaolin clay is used to help reduce excess oil production in the scalp.
How to make your own face mask with kaolin clay
Kaolin clay is great in face masks as it can help soothe the skin and provide detoxifying, exfoliating properties.
Ingredients:
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Water 10g | 34%
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Honey 2g | 7%
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Charcoal powder 5g | 17%
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White kaolin clay 10g | 34%
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Jojoba oil 2g | 7%
Method
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Mix the water and honey together in a bowl.
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Add the white kaolin clay and charcoal powder into the mixture and mix.
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Once fully combined, mix in the jojoba oil until there are no lumps
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Now you can enjoy your kaolin clay face masks!
