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EWG Safety Score
What Is Montmorillonite?
Type of clay that’s a mix of bentonite (another clay) and fuller’s earth, the latter being a white to brown substance found in sediment. Like all clays, montmorillonite has absorbent properties and can be a helpful ingredient for oily skin. It also functions as a thickener.
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Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- MONTMORILLONITE
- EC Number
- 215-288-5
- Function
- Absorbent, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
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