Ingredient

Bentonite

Low risk

FunctionClay Absorbent

What it is — Bentonite (INCI: Bentonite), a naturally occurring clay mineral formed from weathered volcanic ash.

What it does — It is commonly used as a natural thickener and absorbent that can help take up excess oil and give masks their structure and clarifying feel.

Typical use — Found in clay masks, cleansers and scalp treatments aimed at oil control and a refreshed feel.

Who it suits / good to know — Often favored by oily or combination skin and scalps; very dry skin may find frequent use drying, so following with moisture helps.

Safety — Rated low risk in typical use. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test first and avoid letting clay masks fully dry out on very sensitive skin.

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YBK Pore Clear Clay Cream Mask YBK Pore Clear Clay Cream MaskScreening 9.4
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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