Canadian Colloidal Clay
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Canadian Colloidal Clay is a colloidal green clay mined in western Canada that is composed chiefly of silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium
What does it do?
Canadian Colloidal Clay is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Canadian Colloidal 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 Canadian Colloidal Clay?
Canadian Colloidal Clay is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Canadian Colloidal Clay is a colloidal green clay mined in western Canada that is composed chiefly of silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium
Is Canadian Colloidal Clay allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Canadian Colloidal Clay is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Canadian Colloidal Clay do in cosmetic products?
Canadian Colloidal Clay is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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