Illite

Product Description

Sourced directly from our advanced mineral processing facility, our high purity Illite represents an exceptional grade of natural clay engineered for premium B2B cosmetic formulations. Operating via a high-surface-area layered silicate structure, this mineral modifies rheology to remain perfectly stable in aqueous solution suspensions, optimizing sebum adsorption while ensuring it does not obstruct the transdermal delivery of co-formulated active ingredients. This multifunctional mineral aligns seamlessly with global clean beauty and sustainable skincare market trends, providing formulators with an indispensable, eco-certified texturizer to elevate skin clearing and mattifying applications.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Illite
• CAS No.: 12173-60-3
• Product Type: Mineral Clay / Functional Texturizer
• Appearance: Fine, pale green or grayish-white powder
• Purity: High Purity (Direct Factory Supply)
• Average Particle Size (D50): 2.0 - 10.0 µm
• Loss on Drying: ≤ 5.0%
• Heavy Metals: Compliant with international cosmetic safety standards (Pb ≤ 10 ppm, As ≤ 2 ppm)
• Regulatory Compliance: Listed in Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC) & Global Compliant

Key Benefits & Applications

Our premium grade Illite delivers exceptional optical, purification, and texturizing efficacy for professional cosmetic systems:

• Advanced Sebum Absorption & Mattification: Demonstrates high oil-binding kinetics, effectively regulating excess cutaneous lipids and delivering a prolonged matte appearance.
• Cutaneous Detoxification: Utilizes high ionic exchange capacity for the selective adsorption of environmental micro-pollutants and heavy metals from the stratum corneum matrix.
• Texture Modification & Rheology Control: Optimizes the viscosity and stability of complex emulsions, providing excellent skin slip and preventing formulation phase separation.
• Broad Formulation Spectrum: Extensively utilized in clarifying clay masks, purifying cleansers, matte foundations, and targeted acne-prone skin treatments.

Formulation Guidelines

• Suggested Usage Level: 1.0% - 10.0% in daily emulsions and color cosmetics; up to 50.0% in rinse-off clarifying masks.
• Processing Instruction: Easily disperses in the aqueous phase under high-shear agitation; fully compatible with non-ionic surfactants and polymer thickeners.
• pH Stability Range: Maintains exceptional structural and chemical integrity across a broad physiological pH spectrum (4.5 - 8.5).
• Process Optimization: Recommended to allow complete hydration in water prior to adding the lipid phase to ensure an ultra-smooth texture free of micro-agglomerates.
• Synergy: Combine with Salicylic Acid for enhanced follicular penetration and optimized sebum management in acne-prone skin formulations.