Bentonite Clay

1. INCI y CAS

INCI: Kaolin · CAS: 1332-58-7

2. Función en la fórmula

Hydrated aluminum silicate (kaolin) is included as a cosmetic clay, not as a drug absorbent.

3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)

• The stated reference for masks is 5–20% for the formula.
• For scrubs, the reference gives 2–8% for the formula.

Wet the clay before adding to a gum phase to limit clumps.

4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global

• Treat any CosIng entry for Kaolin as a reference only; verify the grade and intended use under current market rules.
• Before EU placement, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires an assessment of the safety of the final cosmetic containing Kaolin as a finished-product assessment.
• Compare the received Kaolin material with its supplier specification and review destination-market filing needs.

5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos

Use the stated level as reference guidance for cosmetic formulation; no drug approval or OTC status is conferred by this entry and the finished formula still needs patch and stability testing.

6. Estabilidad y envasado

Protect sealed bulk from warmth and direct light; consider an airless or pump format when oxidation sensitivity warrants it; check the finished batch's stability and package compatibility.

7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)

• This guide frames Kaolin's cosmetic direction around kaolin clay.

• This product entry cannot substantiate drug or therapeutic claims, clinical cures, or certification claims not confirmed for the product.
• This guide to Kaolin does not demonstrate whitening, acne-treatment, antiperspirant, sun-protection, or hair-growth benefits.

1. INCI y CAS

INCI: Bentonite · CAS: 1302-78-9

2. Función en la fórmula

Bentonite is a swelling clay. It can tighten a mask as it dries. Not a detox drug claim.

3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)

• The stated reference for masks is 1–5% in this reference.

Hydrate separately; it can lump.

4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global

• The CosIng record for Bentonite, where listed, is informational rather than product-specific authorization.
• An EU-market cosmetic under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety evaluation of the product containing Bentonite as it will be marketed at the level of the finished cosmetic product.
• Match the selected Bentonite material to its supplier TDS and check the filing list for the market of sale.

5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos

This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; no drug approval or OTC-monograph status follows from this guide and the finished formula still needs patch and stability testing.

6. Estabilidad y envasado

Store the bulk in a closed container in a cool, shaded place; where oxidation is a concern, evaluate airless or pump packaging; confirm stability and pack fit with the final formula.

7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)

• The cosmetic concept for Bentonite in this entry centers on bentonite mask.

• This reference does not substantiate drug claims, cure claims, or a certification that is absent from the product records.
• The cosmetic guidance for Bentonite does not demonstrate whitening, treatment of acne, perspiration control, sun protection, or hair growth.

1. INCI y CAS

INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5

2. Función en la fórmula

The listed glycerin role is that of a polyol humectant in cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions; the amount is guidance only.

3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)

• For gels and serums, the recorded level is 3–8% in this reference.
• The creams use-level reference is 2–5%.
• The stated reference for rinse-off is 2–4% for the formula.

The guide places Glycerin in the water phase and calls for no melt step.

4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global

• Use CosIng's information on Glycerin as a reference, then verify the specific grade and intended use under market rules.
• Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety evaluation of the product containing Glycerin as it will be marketed before the finished product is marketed.
• Review the supplier TDS for the received Glycerin grade, together with the target market's current filing requirements.

5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos

Read the recorded level as a cosmetic formulation guide; it makes no claim of drug or OTC authorization and the finished formula still needs patch and stability testing.

6. Estabilidad y envasado

Keep the bulk container closed and shaded in a cool area; match the pack choice to the system's oxidation risk; follow with stability and packaging checks on the confirmed batch.

7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)

• This guide frames Glycerin's cosmetic direction around humectant function.

• The formulation note provides no basis for claims of drug activity, a clinical cure, or an undocumented product certification.
• The available details for Glycerin does not substantiate whitening, treatment of acne, perspiration control, sun protection, or hair growth.