Welcome to the Cosmetic Clays Guide in the Maker’s Corner Resource Centre.
Cosmetic clays are some of the most versatile and widely used ingredients in handmade skincare, bath, body and cosmetic products. Each clay has its own unique characteristics, making it suitable for different skin types, product formulations and creative applications.
Whether you’re making face masks, facial cleansers, soaps, body scrubs, bath products or mineral cosmetics, these guides will help you understand the benefits of each clay and choose the most suitable one for your handmade creations.
What You’ll Discover
Each cosmetic clay guide includes information such as:
What the clay is and where it comes from
Key properties and benefits
Suitable skin types
Common uses in handmade products
Recommended usage information
Storage recommendations
Shelf life guidance
Helpful formulation tips
Safety considerations
Explore the Cosmetic Clay Guides
Select one of the cosmetic clay guides below to learn more.
🔒 Australian Pink Clay Guide
Discover the gentle cleansing and skin-softening properties of Australian Pink Clay.
🔒 French Green Clay Guide
Learn about the purifying and oil-absorbing benefits of French Green Clay.
🔒 French Pink Clay Guide
Explore this gentle clay that is well suited to delicate and mature skin.
🔒 Fuller’s Earth Clay Guide
Discover why Fuller’s Earth is popular for deep cleansing and oil control.
🔒 Kaolin Clay Guide
Learn about one of the most versatile cosmetic clays used in a wide variety of handmade products.
🔒 Ultra Fine Zeolite Clay Guide
Explore the unique properties and cosmetic applications of Ultra Fine Zeolite Clay.
More cosmetic clay guides may be added to the Maker’s Corner Resource Centre in the future as our ingredient library continues to grow.
🔒 Password Protected Guides
The individual cosmetic clay guides are password protected and available to eligible Maker’s Corner customers.
Simply click on the clay guide you wish to view. If the guide is password protected, you will be prompted to enter your password before access is granted.
Please Note
The information provided throughout these guides is intended for educational purposes and is designed to help makers gain a better understanding of cosmetic clays used in handmade bath, body and skincare products.
Always refer to your supplier’s documentation for recommended usage rates, safety information and storage requirements before incorporating any cosmetic clay into your formulations.