French Green Clay — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: ILLITE
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 12173-60-3
- Category
- filler
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- mask
Is French Green Clay safe in cosmetics?
French Green Clay is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Commonly found in mask.
What is French Green Clay?
French Green Clay is a filler commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
French Green Clay is considered safe for cosmetic use at typical concentrations.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
How to Identify French Green Clay in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains French Green Clay, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Mask. These product categories are the most common sources of French Green Clay exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain French Green Clay? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for French Green Clay and other allergens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is French Green Clay safe for sensitive skin?
French Green Clay is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin.
What products contain French Green Clay?
French Green Clay is commonly found in mask.
What does French Green Clay do in cosmetics?
French Green Clay functions as a filler in formulations.
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