Definition of KAOLIN

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Recent Examples on the Web When mixed with water and sprayed, the kaolin clay product creates a white particle film on foliage and fruit that confuses the insects. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, "How to tackle pests in your veggie garden or fruit plantings," 11 May 2020 Look for ingredients like glycolic acid, salicylic acid, charcoal, and kaolin (a kind of white clay). — Deanna Pai, Glamour, "6 Super-Satisfying Ways to Clean Out Your Pores," 4 Sep. 2019 To make fewer washes count, apply Playa’s Healing Hair Masque after shampooing, which contains scalp rebalancing kaolin clay, as well as amla oil to strengthen strands and prevent premature fading. — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, "How to Take Care of Your Hair at Home," 2 Apr. 2020 If your skin is particularly dry or sensitive, consider this soap by Honest Amish, which calls upon naturally occurring white kaolin clay. — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, "What to buy for a better shave," 28 Mar. 2019 This mask is made with a blend of charcoal, volcanic ash, and kaolin and bentonite clays to remove impurities, exfoliate, absorb excess oils, remove toxins, and reduce inflammation. — Tanisha Pina, Allure, "This K-Beauty Brand Just Launched at Walmart and Products Are Already Selling Out," 1 Aug. 2018 To avoid this problem, keep plants indoors until early summer, or cover outdoor plants with floating row cover or dust the foliage with kaolin clay (re-apply it after rain). — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "The Secret to Growing the Most Flavorful Eggplants," 27 July 2018 It’s made of cornstarch and kaolin clay, among a few moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, and is scented with jasmine. — Louise Green, SELF, "5 Tips for Avoiding Inner-Thigh Chafing This Summer," 5 July 2018 Basque chef Andoni Luis Aduriz serves a dish of unadorned potatoes coated with a thin layer of fine, clean kaolin clay. — Jonathan Gold, latimes.com, "Jonathan Gold's top dishes from 31 days of great chefs around L.A.? Potatoes cooked in earth," 8 June 2018

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“Kaolin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kaolin. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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