Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

This ingredient:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Contamination concerns
	Other strong concerns for this ingredient: Occupational hazards
	Other moderate concerns for this ingredient: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
	Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Neurotoxicity
	See products containing KAOLIN

About KAOLIN: Kaolin is a native hydrated aluminum silicate with an approximate composition of: In the United States, Kaolin may be used as an active ingredient in OTC drug products. When used as an active drug ingredient, the established name is Kaolin. See "Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information," regarding the labeling names for U.S. OTC Drug Ingredients in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A.

KAOLIN has reported used in the following product types: eye shadow (338); mask (242); foundation (225); facial powder (183); lipstick (127); concealer (115); blush (99); facial cleanser (96); mascara (81); bronzer/highlighter (72)