
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face scrub with 4 ingredients
FEATURES
Contains Kaolin, Galangal, Indian Berberry Extract, Ashwagandha Extract
BEST FOR
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Who Is It For?
Adults UnisexWhat Does It Help With?
Skin Cleansing Exfoliation Gentle ScrubbingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What VLCC Personal Care Ltd Says
Product Description:
Kaolin, Galangal, Indian Berberry Extract, Ashwagandha Extract
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Kaolin,Galangal,Indian-Berberry-Extract,Ashwagandha-Extract
Key Ingredients
Kaolin,Galangal,Indian Berberry Extract,Ashwagandha Extract
Ingredients Details
Kaolin
Common Name(s): China clay,kaolinite,white cosmetic clay
CAS Number: 1332-58-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides oil absorption and matting from the fine platelet clay structure.
Why It's Used: Most versatile cosmetic clay โ gentle enough for sensitive skin while providing effective oil absorption, matting, and mineral conditioning.
How It Works: 1:1 layered silicate clay platelets absorb oils via capillary action in inter-platelet spaces. very mild ph (6-7). white colour from al-o-si lattice. fine particle size (0.5-4ฮผm) provides gentle exfoliation and smooth texture. negative surface charge provides light skin conditioning.
Typically Found In: Masks,foundations,dry shampoo,mattifying products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ white clay mineral
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ50%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ natural mineral
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Kaolin's oil absorption mechanism involves genuine capillary condensation of oils into the inter-platelet micropores between its layered silicate sheets. the surface area of cosmetic-grade kaolin (10-30 mยฒ/g) provides thousands of square meters of oil-adsorbing surface per gram โ explaining its exceptional mattifying efficacy despite its inert mineral composition.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12