Allowed in EU

Activated Clay

A cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Activated Clay is the inorganic compound obtained by heating natural aluminum silicate with sulfuric acid

What does it do?

Activated Clay is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Absorbent
takes up water-based or oil-based substances
Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Activated Clay is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Activated Clay?

Activated Clay is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Activated Clay is the inorganic compound obtained by heating natural aluminum silicate with sulfuric acid

Is Activated Clay allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Activated Clay is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Activated Clay do in cosmetic products?

Activated Clay is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent, bulking.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010