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