Kaolin Clay: Nourish, Detox, and Love Your Skin

What is Kaolin Clay?

Kaolin clay — also known as white clay — is one of the most ancient and mild clays used in skincare. Mined from naturally occurring soft white rocks, it’s rich in silica and gentle enough for all skin types, including sensitive or dry skin.

At Bloom Body Scrubs, we love Kaolin clay because it adds a smooth, creamy texture to our scrubs and delivers purifying benefits without the risk of over-drying.

Benefits of Kaolin Clay in Body Scrubs

1. Gently Draws Out Impurities
Kaolin clay acts like a magnet for toxins, dirt, and excess oil — but unlike harsher clays, it doesn’t disrupt your skin’s natural barrier.

2. Soothes Sensitive or Irritated Skin
Its naturally calming properties make it perfect for redness, itchiness, or inflammation. If you’ve ever had trouble with harsher exfoliants, Kaolin is your friend.

3. Polishes Without Scratching
Kaolin’s silky texture adds a very fine physical exfoliation that smooths the skin without abrasion, making it ideal for dry, flaky, or mature skin.

4. Helps Balance Oil Production
It absorbs just enough excess oil to leave your skin feeling clean — not tight or stripped.

Why We Include It in Our Scrubs

We use Kaolin clay not just for its purifying benefits but because it:

Creates a creamy base that feels luxurious on the skin
Helps essential oils and butters bind more evenly
Adds a natural detox boost to both sugar and salt scrubs

Whether paired with sugar for a gentle polish or blended into one of our duo scrubs, Kaolin takes your exfoliation experience to the next level.

Pro Tip: Use Kaolin Scrubs After Shaving

Because it’s calming and non-abrasive, scrubs containing Kaolin clay are great to use the day after shaving — to prevent ingrown hairs and smooth the skin without irritation.

Bloom Products Featuring Kaolin Clay:

Lavender Lemonade Sugar Scrub
Rosewater Mint Duo Scrub
Fragrance-Free Bloom Bar

Coming Next in the Series:

We’re diving into one of our favorite floral additions — Lavender — and how its soothing scent and skin benefits make it a multitasking miracle in our blends.