Humectant

Argilla/Magnesium Aluminium Silicate

INCI: ARGILLA
CAS 12199-37-0
Abrasive, bulking, humectant (smectite group mineral / clay)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Abrasive, bulking, humectant (smectite group mineral / clay)

Purpose

Function

Abrasive, bulking, humectant (smectite group mineral / clay)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Verdict

Argilla is a permitted mineral clay with excellent safety profile; ensure heavy metal levels (Pb, As, Hg, Cd) meet EU/US limits per batch testing.

US Note

Permitted; clay minerals are generally recognized as safe for cosmetic use

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
12199-37-0
INCI
ARGILLA
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026