# Kaolin Facial Scrub > Kaolin facial scrub for gentle exfoliation and deep cleansing. Fine white clay removes impurities without stripping. For all skin types. - **URL:** https://sampsonecoshop.com/products/kaolin-facial-scrub - **Type:** Clays - **Brand:** Sampson Eco Shop - **Price:** 13.99 CAD - **Availability:** check store - **Tags:** clay, replenishable ## Description White Kaolin Clay Gentlest Clay Preservative-Free Vegan The mildest clay in the line — the one to reach for when stronger masks leave your skin tight, flaky, and stripped. White kaolin, enriched with botanical extracts, cleans and smooths the surface without drawing hard on the moisture underneath it. Cosmetic clays work by surface charge: the clay particle carries a net negative charge, so when you mix it with water and apply it, it binds the positively-charged oil and debris sitting on your skin and lifts them as the mask dries. **White kaolin is the least-absorbent of the common cosmetic clays** — it binds and removes surface oil without pulling on the skin's own moisture the way multani mitti or charcoal do. Gentle by chemistry, not by being weak. This is a **white kaolin clay powder enriched with botanical extracts** — you mix it yourself with water, rosewater, or aloe. Because there is no water in the jar, there are no preservatives, and the cost per use is a fraction of a pre-made $20–$45 mask jar that is mostly water. The fine particle size also gives a light physical polish when massaged on damp skin, which is where the “scrub” in the name comes from. [TODO: confirm the names of the botanical extracts (full INCI) from the supplier spec sheet. Do not invent extracts.] Who it is for 🌿 Sensitive Skin The lowest-absorbency clay. Lifts surface oil without the over-stripped, tight feeling that stronger clays can leave on reactive skin. 💧 Dry / Combination Cleans the T-zone and surface congestion while leaving drier areas intact. A milder option than multani or charcoal for skin that flakes after a mask. 🆕 First-Time Clay Users The forgiving place to start. If you have never used a clay mask and are wary of irritation, kaolin is the gentle default before stepping up to a stronger clay. ✨ Light Exfoliation Massaged on damp skin, the fine particles give a gentle physical polish to lift dead surface cells — the “scrub” use, without harsh grit. ⚜️ **The Sampson Promise** We are environmental engineers, not marketers. We sell kaolin as the gentle end of the clay spectrum — not as a deep-detox miracle. If your skin needs heavy oil control, reach for multani or charcoal instead. Honest sorting over the strongest sell. Size 100 g Clay Type White Kaolin Absorbency Lowest (Gentlest) Format Mix-Your-Own Powder Preservatives None Vegan Yes ## Benefits 🧴 Cleans without stripping Lowest-absorbency cosmetic clay Kaolin binds and removes surface oil and debris as the mask dries, but pulls more gently than multani mitti or charcoal — so it cleans the surface without drawing hard on the skin's own moisture. Of the common cosmetic clays, kaolin is the least absorbent. (Mountain Rose Herbs; Reviva Labs.) 🌿 Suited to sensitive skin Gentle by chemistry, not by being weak Because it absorbs the least, kaolin is the clay most often recommended for sensitive, dry, or reactive skin that finds stronger clays over-drying. It still does real work — binding surface oil and dead cells — it just does it without the tight aftermath. ✨ Light physical polish Fine particle size, no harsh grit Massaged on damp skin, the fine clay particles lift dull surface cells for a smoother finish — a mild exfoliation, which is where the “scrub” framing comes from. Not an abrasive scrub; a gentle polish. 💰 Cents per use, no fillers You add the water A pre-made clay mask jar is mostly water plus thickeners and preservatives, typically $20–$45 for a small tube. A powder you mix yourself costs a fraction per use and carries no preservatives, because there is no water sitting in the jar. ## How to Use 1 Mix Combine a small amount of kaolin powder with water (or rosewater / aloe vera) to a smooth, spreadable paste. Mix in a non-metal bowl with a non-metal spoon. 2 Apply & Massage Apply a small amount to clean, damp skin, avoiding the eye area, and massage in gentle circular motions to lift surface oil and dead cells. It is a rinse-off scrub — no long dwell needed; massage and rinse rather than leaving it to dry to a hard crack. 3 Rinse / Polish Rinse with warm water, massaging gently in circular motions as you go for a light exfoliating polish. Pat dry and follow with your usual moisturizer or a few drops of facial oil. Use 2–3 times per week. Patch-test first on sensitive skin, and don't let the mask dry to a hard crack — that is when any clay starts pulling at moisture. Rinse while it is still slightly tacky. ## Ingredients ⚪ White Kaolin Clay (Kaolin) The base — mild, mineral-rich cosmetic clay A naturally occurring fine white clay (kaolinite), rich in minerals, used in cosmetics for its mild, low-absorbency cleansing and gentle physical polish. It is the gentlest of the common cosmetic clays, which is why it is the standard choice for sensitive and dry skin. The base is enriched with botanical extracts. [TODO: confirm the botanical extract names and the clay origin / source region from the supplier spec sheet — not specified in Shopify. Do not invent.] Full INCI Kaolin, plus botanical extracts. [TODO: confirm the full INCI from the supplier spec sheet — live copy confirms the base is enriched with botanical extracts, but the extract names are not yet known. They must be added here verbatim; do not guess.] ## Images - https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0571/5319/2067/files/kaolin-facial-scrub-2653219.jpg?v=1775184607 - https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0571/5319/2067/files/kaolin-facial-scrub-5333036.jpg?v=1775184607