Is Rhassoul Clay safe in cosmetics?
Rhassoul Clay has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Rhassoul Clay
INCI: MOROCCAN LAVA CLAY
Rhassoul Clay (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, emollient, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 100%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Absorbent, emollient, skin conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
100%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Rhassoul Clay.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Rhassoul Clay — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rhassoul Clay allowed in the EU?
Rhassoul Clay EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 100%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rhassoul Clay do in cosmetics?
Rhassoul Clay functions as: Absorbent, emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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