A natural clay mineral used to control viscosity.
What it is
Sepiolite, also known as meerschaum, is a fibrous clay mineral, a hydrated magnesium silicate. CosIng lists it as a viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in clay masks, cleansers, deodorants, dry shampoos and some makeup.
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 the particle size, the deposit of origin or how the mineral was purified.
Functions
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (10)
- /korneoterapeutyczny-krem-do-twarzy-SKIN-PROGRESS · YOPE
- Lekki krem o silnie nawilżającym działaniu. · YOPE
- Puder eksfoliujący do twarzy Acne Control · YOPE
- Maska na noc na niedoskonałości Skin Progress Acne Control · YOPE
- YOPE my body Peptide Renew ultraregenerujące serum do ciała · YOPE
- /szampon-blonde-my-hair · YOPE
- /odzywka-maska-2w1-BLONDE-my-HAIR · YOPE
- /regenerujace-serum-blonde-my-hair · YOPE
- próbka: Algi + pantenol – nawilżający balsam do ciała · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła
- Algi + pantenol – nawilżający balsam do ciała · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła

