The Scenario of Clays’ and Clay Minerals’ Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics
Fernanda Daud Sarruf,
Vecxi Judith Pereda Contreras,
Renata Miliani Martinez
et al.
Abstract:The use of clays in beauty care comes from ancient times, with therapeutic use since prehistory, and it is considerably relevant in the current cosmetic industry worldwide. In our review, we described types of clay and clay minerals used in cosmetics and dermocosmetics, compositions, usages as active compounds and excipients, and observations about formulation techniques. From this research, we could notice that although many scientific and specialized literature reported the characterization of clays, only so… Show more
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