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ILLITE EXTRACT

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Extract of illite, a potassium-rich clay mineral. Behaves like a gentle clay; safety mostly depends on source purity (heavy metals) and inhalation control of dry forms.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Clay-mineral oil-absorbing effect
  • Marketed as mineral-rich
  • Mild surface conditioning

Known concerns

  • Possible trace heavy metals depending on source clay
  • Particle inhalation if used in powders
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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