Products Description Bentonite is a natural clay that typically derives from volcanic ash. It consists mainly of silica (58-61%), aluminum (21-22%) and various other minerals including sodium, magnesium, calcium, ferric oxide, and potassium. It is widely used as texturizer, filler, thickener, and pigment binder. Swelling power 24+ ml. Benefits Used as thickener, absorbent, filler, texturizer and binder in various skin and hair care products and color cosmetics Has thickening and suspending properties (e.g suspends pigments) and effectively thickens and stabilizes emulsions Acts synergistically with common thickeners like xanthan gum and HE cellulose Use Add to water phase of formulas to let the bentonite swell. Typical use level 1-50%. For external use only. Applications Creams, lotions, facial cleansers, hair care (anti-flaking shampoos, conditioners & styling products), body powders, deodorants sticks, depilatories, make-up, shaving creams.