Ingredient
BENTONITE
Name / description
Bentonite, a colloidal clay consisting primarily of Montmorillonite
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ABSORBENT
Takes up finely dispersed substances
BULKING
Reduces the density of cosmetic products by swelling
EMULSION STABILISING
Supports emulsion formation and improves product stability
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
Origin
mineral
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.