A naturally occurring smectite clay used as an abrasive, bulking agent and humectant.
What it is
Argilla is a naturally occurring clay consisting of minerals of the smectite group. CosIng lists it as an abrasive, bulking agent and humectant.
Where it is used
Found in face masks, cleansers, powders and toothpastes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show which clay mineral predominates or where the clay comes from.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- Bulking
- Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.