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Clay, Green
AKA “
Green clay, Illite clay, French green clay
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Ingredient Facts
Clay, green
AKA: Green clay, Illite clay, French green clay
Ingredient · Absorbent · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Clay
Not Clean
Clay, Green is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
State
Solid
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Absorbent
Absorbs Excess Oil
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in French spa traditions and traditional medicine for oil absorption and detoxification; historically applied as face masks and body treatments for purification and mineral replenishment.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
French Green Clay
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Natural and ion-exchanged illite clays reduce bacterial burden and inflammation in cutaneous meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in
Otto CC, Kilbourne J, Haydel SE
Journal of medical microbiology, 2016
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR