Nanoclay in Cosmetics and Personal Care: Functions, Grades, and Formulation Notes

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Clay has been applied to skin for thousands of years. What’s changed is that we now understand what it’s doing at the molecular level, and we’ve learned to manipulate clay structure at the nanoscale to make it do specific things more effectively. The result is a class of formulation ingredients that spans everything from luxury skincare gels to prescription drug delivery vehicles — with a large and growing market in between.

Kaolin Cosmetics on Nanoclay Guide

Nanoclay in Cosmetics and Personal Care: Functions, Grades, and Formulation Notes