ILLITE EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Good
About ILLITE EXTRACT
A clay mineral extract that mainly works as an inert conditioning and absorbent ingredient.
Detailed Analysis
Illite is a naturally occurring clay mineral used in cosmetics for absorbency and sensory effects. On skin it is generally considered low risk, though overly absorbent clay-heavy formulas can feel drying or irritating on compromised skin.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ oil absorption
- ✓ skin conditioning
- ✓ texture refinement
Known Concerns
- ⚠ possible dryness
- ⚠ mechanical irritation in gritty formulas
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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