Ingredient
HECTORITE
Name / description
Hectorite (a clay mineral)
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ABSORBENT
Takes up finely dispersed substances
BULKING
Reduces the density of cosmetic products by swelling
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.