Product description

Blue-green French cosmetic clay is a natural mineral blend of clay components.. It comes from French deposits, where the raw material is obtained by mining, then mechanically cleaned, dried and milled into a fine powder suitable for cosmetic use.
Thanks to the combination of montmorillonite and illite, the clay has a more pronounced ability to bind excess sebum and impurities and in products leaves the skin cleaner and mattified. It is often used in the care of normal to oilier skin, in cleansing masks, body and hair wraps, as well as in powder blends.

Key benefits

• Mattifying effect – helps reduce shine and visually unify the appearance of the skin.
• Absorbs excess sebum and contributes to a feeling of fresh, clean skin.
• Binds impurities – suitable for cleansing masks and wraps.
• Improves texture – provides a velvety, “drier” finish in powder and anhydrous products.
• Supports a smooth appearance in powders and dry mixtures.

Suitable for products such as

• Facial masks – cleansing and mattifying, especially for normal to oilier skin.
• Cleansing powders..
• Body and hair wraps (powder blends to be mixed with liquid).
• Deodorants and body powders – moisture absorption and improved skin feel.
• Soaps – adjustment of sensorial properties and slip (depending on the formulation).

Use in formulation

• Insoluble in: water and oils – used as a powder dispersion/suspension.
• Miscible with: aqueous phases (forms a paste), hydrosols and gels; in anhydrous products as a powder component.
• Compatible with: emulsions, surfactants, oils and butters (as a powder phase); for a more pleasant feel in masks it is often combined with humectants (e.g. glycerin).
• Technological tip: sift the powder and add it gradually; for a smooth texture first disperse it in a small amount of liquid to a slurry and only then add the remainder.

Safety and storage

• Avoid inhalation of fine dust; when working with the powder, work slowly and in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid contact with eyes; in case of contact, rinse with water.
• Store in a dry place and in a tightly closed container so that the raw material does not bind moisture and odours from the surroundings.
• For sensitive skin, choose a shorter mask contact time and follow with hydration.

Composition

• Montmorillonite (typically approximately 55 % ± 3)
• Illite (typically approximately 45 % ± 3)

Physical properties

• Appearance: fine powder with a blue-green hue (natural mineral colouring).
• Character: absorbent; in contact with water it forms a paste and can increase viscosity.
• Behaviour in formulations: in low-viscosity systems it may sediment over time – adequate thickening helps.

FAQ

If you want to learn more about the benefits and use of cosmetic clays, read our article Cosmetic clays and their use.
Also take a look at other cosmetic clays offered by Handymade.sk.

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