Red Illite clay


Fronnac red clay


Identity

Product name:  Superfine Red Illite Fronnac Clay
INCI name:  Illite (red clay)

Appearance: Fine red powder
Particle size: 75 μm (dry process)

Cation exchange capacity: +/-  32 meq/ 100g

Compatible with the COSMOS standard for organic products

 

Product compliant with naturalness according to the ISO 16128 standard relating to cosmetics, 100% mineral

Uses

Red clay is composed of illite.  It is particularly rich in iron oxide and trace elements, which makes it the “healthy glow” clay par excellence.
As a hair mask: its color, red clay is intended for brown to red hair, which it will make brighter, while providing volume.

 

It is usually used as a cosmetic ingredient for the manufacture of masks, treatments, cosmetics and soaps.

It is mainly recognized for:
- Its power to eliminate impurities
- Its luminous effect on the epidermis
- Its main functions: natural colouring, absorbing, opacifying
- Its power to color cosmetic products red