Orange clay

Properties of orange clay

• Effectively removes dirt and oil residue from normal to oily skin.

• Suitable for normal to oily skin.

• Natural dye – gives products a warm orange hue.

Mineral composition of orange clay

• Silicon dioxide (SiO₂, approximately 67%)

• Aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃, about 19%) helps improve the cation exchange capacity of clay.

• Iron oxide (Fe₂O₃, approximately 6.9%) gives the clay its orange color.

• Potassium oxide (K₂O, approximately 2.9%),

• magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and titanium dioxide in small quantities.

Use of orange clay in cosmetics

Skin care Best suited for normal to oily skin. Masks: mix 1 part clay with 1–1.5 parts liquid (spring water or flower water). Apply a thin layer to the skin, leave for about 10 minutes, then rinse and moisturize.

Hair care Suitable for occasional cleansing treatment for normal to oily scalp.

• Scalp mask: apply to damp scalp, leave on for about 10 minutes, then rinse.

Soap making

• Cold process soap: To avoid lumps, mix clay powder in water or vegetable oil in a ratio of 1:3. Use up to 5 g per 450 g of soap fats. You can mix the clay with the fats before mixing with the soapstone solution or into the finished soap mixture before pouring into the mold.

• In ready-made soap mass, use ¼–½ teaspoon per 500 g of soap mass.

Not recommended for use: Regular use may feel drying for dry or very sensitive skin.

Interaction with other substances. Clay is a natural mineral that is stable in acidic, neutral and alkaline mixtures. It is insoluble in water or oil, and in liquid products it settles to the bottom over time.

When making clay products, use glass, ceramic, or wooden utensils, avoid using metal utensils. It is recommended to use spring or filtered water as the liquid, not tap water.

Technical information INCI: Illite

Origin: France

Production method: mining, drying, mechanical grinding, screening – without chemical treatment, ionization or washing

Appearance: Fine orange powder

Odor: characteristic

Particle size: up to 75 µm

Storage: Keep in the original container tightly closed, in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, protected from moisture.