PoreWise Ingredient
Hectorite
Public databaseHECTORITE
Hectorite is a swelling clay of the smectite group. It takes up oil and water and expands when wetted, which is what makes it useful both for mattifying and for keeping particles suspended. Hectorite appears in 1 products, most often around number 25 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- HECTORITE
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Hectorite appears on 1 product ingredient lists, most often around number 25; its highest position is number 25 of 27.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Acne Control Cleanser | CeraVe | 25 of 27 |
Common questions
- What does Hectorite do in skincare?
- Hectorite is a swelling clay of the smectite group. It takes up oil and water and expands when wetted, which is what makes it useful both for mattifying and for keeping particles suspended.
- Where does Hectorite sit in these formulas?
- Hectorite appears in 1 product, Acne Control Cleanser, at number 25 of 27 on its ingredient list.
- Which products contain Hectorite?
- Products that contain Hectorite: Acne Control Cleanser.