Homemade Haven Kaolin Clay

Homemade Haven Kaolin Clay – 150 g

What it is

Kaolin clay is a gentle, naturally occurring mineral clay used by DIYers to cleanse, absorb oil, and add a smooth, silky feel to personal-care products. It’s one of the mildest clays available, making it suitable for regular use and a wide range of skin types.

For home DIYers, kaolin clay is a low-risk, high-reward ingredient. It improves the performance and feel of masks, cleansers, and powders without being drying or abrasive.

What it does

• Gently cleanses and absorbs excess oil
• Helps draw out impurities without stripping skin
• Adds slip and smoothness to formulations
• Improves texture in powders, pastes and creams
• Supports balanced, non-drying skincare

Recipes you’ll use it in

Kaolin clay appears across personal-care and dry-blend recipes in the Homemade Haven recipe bank, including:

Skincare

• Facial clay mask
• Gentle facial cleanser
• Cream or balm (small amounts for slip)

Personal Care

• Deodorant powder
• Deodorant stick or balm
• Body powder

Hair Care

• Dry shampoo
• Scalp mask or treatment

How far it goes

A 150 g pouch of kaolin clay typically makes:

• 15–30 DIY batches, depending on the recipe
• Most recipes use 5–10 g per batch

Examples:

• Facial masks: ~15–20 batches
• Deodorant powders or sticks: ~20–30 batches
• Dry shampoo: ~25+ batches

Why DIYers love it

• Extremely gentle and beginner-friendly
• Suitable for frequent use
• Improves feel without harsh exfoliation
• Works across skincare, haircare, and deodorants
• Easy to combine with clays, starches and oils

Good to know

• Store sealed and dry to prevent moisture absorption
• Best mixed slowly to avoid clumping
• Can be blended with arrowroot for lighter powders
• Requires a preservative in water-based recipes