Calcium Bentonite, absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate, is very old clay that has been used as a remedy for many things. The fine powder forms when volcanic ash ages and has absorbed minerals from sea water when exposed. Mainly used for detoxing, restoring PH, face masks and treating skin reactions.
Properties
- Supports skin health
- Balancing oil production/sebum levels
- Treating acne or blemishes
- Alleviating redness due to irritation/inflammation
- Fighting allergic reactions from lotions or face washes
- Some studies have found it can even help treat poison ivy
Aids in digestion - by removing toxins, digestive-distress causing chemicals and heavy metals from the gut, bentonite clay helps to promote gut health and digestion. - Helps improve the health of teeth and gums - has been found to be effective at killing harmful bacteria
- Removes fluoride from drinking water - when combined with magnesium, it has been shown to improve the purity of tap water
- Useful alternative to baby powder - Bentonite clay can be applied to any area on the skin of babies that is irritated, red or needs soothing in the same way that traditional powders are used