Ingredient
Illite
Low risk
FunctionClay Absorbent
What it is — Illite (INCI: Illite) is a natural clay mineral, often seen in colored cosmetic clays, used as an absorbent.
What it does — It is commonly used to help absorb excess oil and impurities and to give masks and cleansers their thick, sweeping texture.
Typical use — Found in clay masks, wash-off treatments and cleansers.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits oil-prone and combination skin; because clays can be drying, those with dry skin may prefer occasional use and follow-up hydration.
Safety — Graded low risk as an inert clay absorbent. This is general information, not medical advice.
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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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