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.
See all 287 products with Montmorillonite
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
Green Clay
Red Clay
Montmorillonite Clay
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Masks
Cleansers
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Montmorillonite
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
35396
INCI Name
MONTMORILLONITE
EC #
 215-288-5
All Functions
Absorbent, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
