INCI

Kaolin

What It Does

Naturally colored, straight from the earth! Our Brazil Clays are kaolin clays that are naturally pigmented due to mineral elements present in the earth—no artificial colorants or dyes are used. Each Brazil Clays color has its own unique mineral profile, giving each one different skin or hair benefits.

Brazil Clays Light Red Earth is a light orange red clay rich in copper and iron oxides, important minerals for skin health. Skin lacking these minerals can be dry and thin with reduced elasticity. Brazil Clays Light Red Earth is clinically proven to: 
- reduce oiliness
- improve skin elasticity
- increase skin firming and tightening

Why Choose Kaolin

Kaolin is superior to bentonite, illite or montomorillonite clays because it’s more gentle on skin. Other clays have a pH between 7-10, depending on the source of the clay. Ouch! Brazil Clays have a pH of 4-5, which is closer to skin’s natural pH. This makes kaolin more gentle on skin.

Kaolin clay also absorbs less water from skin than other clays, leaving skin feeling less dry and stripped.

How It's Made

Brazil Clays are sustainably mined from the earth in southern Brazil. Its unique characteristics are preserved during extraction through a selective process where the region’s biodiversity is respected and maintained.

 

How light is it compared to Red Earth?

Brazil Clays Light Red Earth is much lighter than Red Earth, forming nearly orange or terra-cotta colored results, which is more like a brick red.

Certifications
Vegan
Vegan
Nut Free
Nut Free
Gluten Free
Gluten Free
People and Planet
People and Planet
INCI

Kaolin

Composition
Kaolin 100%
People and Planet

Readily biodegradable

Geographical Origin

Brazil

Ingredient Origin

Mined from the Earth

Function


Oil absorbing
Anti-aging
Increases skin elasticity
Improves skin firmness and tightness
Thickens emulsions
Improves product slip

Types of Formulas

Any and all, but recommended for oily skin

Use Level
Emulsions (O/W)
Emulsions (W/O)
Sensory Modifier
Masks
Cleansing Systems
Bar Soap		 1 - 10%
1 - 6%
1 - 5%
20 - 60%
1 - 10%
5 - 15%

Color intensity increases the more clay added to formula.

Color / Odor / Appearance

Light Orange Red / None / Soft Powder

Solubility

Dispersible in Water, Oils, Butters, Waxes

Natural Index ISO 16128

1

Storage

Store in closed container in a dark, cool and dry place.

Shelf Life

See retest date on Certificate of Analysis.

Warning

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Refer to regulatory documents for full precautions.

Shipping Restrictions

None

Regulatory Documents

Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis Lot 25G114

Sold in ounces by weight. See our Terms for full warranties on safety & regulatory.

Packaging Type
2 oz
8 oz
16 oz
5 LB		 Stand Up Pouch
Stand Up Pouch
Stand Up Pouch
Poly Bag
Why It's Special

A lighter version of our Red Earth adds variation to your creations!

Quality. Transparency. Trust.
Mined
Mined

Top soil is removed to dig out gold clay from the earth.

Milled
Milled

Red Earth is milled to a uniform particle size, less than 15 μm, and combined with white kaolin to reduce the color intensity and make Light Red Earth.

Restoration
Restoration

Top soil is replaced and trees are planted.