Ingredient · dataset v56
Kaolin and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A white cosmetic clay for masks and powders; mineral, not a substrate.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Thickener
Also listed as
Kaolin Clay, China Clay, Kaolin Clay Powder
Checked products with this ingredient (3)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Masks, Sunscreens
Antifungal treatments (1)
Masks (1)
Sunscreens (1)
Related thickener
- Acacia Senegal Gum — No known trigger
- Agar — No known trigger
- Algin — No known trigger
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate — No known trigger
- Bentonite — No known trigger
- Biosaccharide Gum-1 — No known trigger
- Biosaccharide Gum-2 — No known trigger
- Calamine — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Kaolin trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A white cosmetic clay for masks and powders; mineral, not a substrate.
Does Kaolin feed Malassezia?
No known link: Kaolin is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Kaolin →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.