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Montmorillonite

Our database includes 184 products that contain Montmorillonite.

Explained

Montmorillonite is a clay (aluminomagnesium silicate) with strong absorption properties. It has a similar pH to skin.

This clay is named after Montmorillon in France.

Learn about other types of clay, such as Kaolin, Bentonite, or Fuller's Earth.

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What it does

Absorbent Allows for the entering of product through the skin
Emulsion Stabilising Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Stabilising Causing to become stable

Alternative names

French Black Clay
Black Clay
French Green Clay

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Masks
Cleansers
Makeup
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35396
INCI Name MONTMORILLONITE
EC #  215-288-5
All Functions Absorbent, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling