Mineral

Volcanic Ash

Volcanic Ash — a mineral powder of volcanic origin with a natural porous structure that effectively adsorbs excess sebum and impurities. It has a mild natural abrasiveness for gentle mechanical exfoliation.

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Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Volcanic Ash — a mineral powder with a naturally porous, pitted structure (resulting from the rapid cooling of molten lava with gas inclusions), which gives the material exceptional adsorption capacity relative to its mass. Mechanism: the pores in the structure of volcanic ash effectively capture and retain excess sebum and impurities from the skin's surface, similar to a natural "molecular sieve." Additionally, the fine-grained texture of the material provides gentle mechanical exfoliation when used in scrubs and masks.

Cleansing masks and scrubs for oily skin, formulas for mattifying and controlling shine, mineral cosmetics based on natural components.

Key Benefits

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Natural sebum adsorption through the porous structure

The unique pitted structure of volcanic ash, formed during the volcanic process, provides effective adsorption of excess sebum and impurities from the skin's surface. Result: deep cleansing of oily skin and reduction of visible shine.

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Gentle mechanical exfoliation

The fine-grained texture of volcanic ash provides gentle mechanical exfoliation of dead skin cells when used in scrubs, promoting improved skin texture without the excessive abrasiveness typical of some synthetic exfoliants.

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Natural mineral cosmetic tradition

Volcanic ash has been used in cosmetics in regions with volcanic activity (Japan, Iceland, Hawaii) for a long time, combining the natural origin of the material with documented cleansing properties.

Suitable for

oily skinskin with enlarged poresskin that needs gentle exfoliation

Main Actions

✓ sebum adsorption✓ gentle mechanical exfoliation✓ shine control

Volcanic Ash: grain size and application

Volcanic ash is available in various grain sizes depending on the purpose (fine powder for masks, coarser for scrubs) — it is advisable to choose according to skin sensitivity. INCI: Volcanic Ash. Concentration: 5-20% in cleansing formulas.

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