Dead Sea Mud/ Clay

Product Information

CosmySupplies supplies Dead Sea Mud Clay Cosmetic Grade (INCI: Maris Limus, CAS: 308075-07-2) in India. Batch tested: pH 7.3, heavy metals complies, microbial contamination complies. Very fine blackish grey powder for face masks, body wraps, and scalp treatments. COA available on request. Shipped from Bengaluru across India.

INCI: Maris Limus |  CAS: 308075-07-2  |  Appearance: Very fine, homogeneous, blackish grey powder (batch confirmed)

Functions: Absorbent | Skin Conditioning Agent | Slip Modifier | Opacifying Agent

Used In: Face Mask | Body Wrap | Scalp Treatment | Soap | Cleansing Bar

Batch Tested | pH 7.3 | Heavy Metals Complies | Blackish Grey | High Absorbency

Benefits

•        Very fine, homogeneous powder with residue on 200 mesh BSS sieve of only 0.25%, confirming exceptional fineness that produces a smooth, even paste on activation and disperses without gritty texture in finished mask formulations.

•        High swelling power of 30ml indicates significant smectite mineral content with high water-absorption capacity, producing a dense, adherent paste on activation that maintains close contact with the skin surface during mask application.

•        Batch pH 7.3 is near-neutral to mildly alkaline, consistent with mineral clay characteristics. In rinse-off face mask formats this pH does not present a concern for most skin types. For leave-on formulations, pH adjustment is required.

•        Heavy metals complies NMT 50ppm, providing assurance the product meets cosmetic-grade heavy metal limits appropriate for face mask and body wrap applications.

•        Microbial contamination complies NMT 1000 micro-organisms per gram, confirming the product meets cosmetic-grade microbiological standards.

•        The distinctive blackish grey colour is entirely natural from the mineral composition of the Dead Sea deposit, providing a dramatically dark aesthetic in face mask and body wrap formulations that signals high mineral density to consumers.

•        Low loss on drying of 8.40% indicates a well-dried, stable product with low residual moisture content, contributing to a longer shelf life and better stability in dry powder blend formulations.

How to Use

For Face Masks: Use at 20 to 100% of the dry mask blend. Activate with water, rose water, or aloe vera gel to a smooth paste. Apply to the face avoiding the eye area. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with a moisturiser. For dry skin, blend with Kaolin at 70% Kaolin to 30% Dead Sea Mud to moderate absorbency.

For Body Wraps: Activate with warm water at 20 to 40% in the wet blend. Apply to the body, leave for 15 to 20 minutes, and rinse thoroughly.

For Scalp Treatments: Mix at 10 to 20% with water or aloe vera juice. Apply to scalp, massage gently, leave for 10 minutes, and rinse thoroughly. Follow with conditioner.

For Soap: Pre-disperse at 1 to 3% of total oil weight in distilled water or liquid oil. Add to cold process batter at light trace. Produces dark grey to black soap tones.

For formulation ratios, batch guidance, and troubleshooting support, contact the CosmySupplies team directly.

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Technical Information

Pairs Well With

Kaolin White Clay blended with Dead Sea Mud Clay moderates the high absorbency and lightens the dark colour for formulations targeting normal or combination skin. A 60% Dead Sea Mud to 40% Kaolin blend produces a dark grey mask base that is gentler than pure Dead Sea Mud.

Sea Salt in body scrub formulations paired with Dead Sea Mud Clay creates an authentically mineral-rich body treatment. Both ingredients originate from the Dead Sea tradition of mineral-based skin care, and the salt provides granular exfoliation alongside the clay's absorbent cleansing.

Aloe Vera Powder dissolved in water before activating Dead Sea Mud Clay creates a soothing activation liquid that moderates the drying effect of the high-mineral clay on the skin surface, making the mask more comfortable for extended application.

Glycerin at 1 to 2% added to the activation liquid reduces the tightening sensation of the Dead Sea minerals on the skin surface during mask application, making the formulation more accessible for normal skin types without compromising the cleansing performance.

Important Information

For external cosmetic use only. Rinse-off formats recommended. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Perform a patch test before full use. Always follow with a moisturiser. The dark colour will temporarily stain skin and surfaces during application. Rinses off cleanly with water. Store in a dry, airtight container.