The Basics On Clay
What is Clay?
What are other names for Clay?
CLAY
What is Clay used for?
Kaolin clays are good for dry to normal skin. Bentonite and Rhassoul clays are good for normal, combination or oily skin. Illite clays, like French Green clay, are best for oily skin.
How Clay is classified
Absorbent
Recommendations for using Clay during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Clay During Pregnancy
What we know about using Clay while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Clay from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Clay
Herbivore Botanicals Pink Clay Exfoliating Mask ;SkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Mask;Babor Doctor Babor Cleanformance Clay; tarte Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette;tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush;tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
