INCI name

SEPIOLITE

Sepiolite

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)

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