The main component of kaolin is the mineral kaolinite.

It is the gentlest of the various facial clays available on the market, making it perfect for even the most sensitive skin types. It is effective in the reduction of sebum in the skin so is good for oily skin types. The presence of silica in the clay ensures it absorbs dead skin while encouraging it to regenerate. It can detoxify and cleanse the skin leaving you with hydrated skin.