Bentonite Clay Information
What is Volcanic Ash Clay?
Many years ago, a chain of volcanoes stretched from Mexico to
southern Canada. Their powerful eruptions produced tiny cinders
and dust-sized particles that billowed high into the sky and
were carried eastward by the wind. As this volcanic “ash”
descended back to the Earth, it settled into the Mowry Sea, a
shallow, stagnant body of water which once occupied the central
United States. There, the minerals in the volcanic ash reacted
with elements of the salt water, forming a substance known as
montmorillonite. Montmorillonite is commonly known today as
Sodium Bentonite Clay.
Over the years, Sodium Bentonite Clay beds became buried by
deep, dense layers of silica and mud. In time, however, natural
erosion caused the Bentonite layers to be re-exposed, allowing
Volcanic Ash Clay to at last be discovered by man.
Humankind has long embraced the health and cosmetic benefits of
Volcanic Ash Clay. The first evidence of its therapeutic use was
found in Mesopotamia around 2500 B.C. The ancient tribes of
central Africa, North American Indians, and the spiritual leader
Mahatma Gandhi all praised clay for a multitude of uses. Even
Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen, used Volcanic Ash Clay as part of
her daily beauty regimen.
Today, Volcanic Ash Clay is the best-kept secret of most elite
health and beauty spas in the world. When applied to the skin’s
surface, this soothing clay firms and exfoliates, resulting in a
revitalized and more youthful-looking complexion. It also has
the unique ability to draw out toxins and impurities that are
embedded deep within the skin’s pores. The effective cleansing
and absorptive properties of Volcanic Ash Clay make it a highly
sought-after solution for blemishes, cellulite, sun damage,
stretch marks, wrinkles and more.
Although costly Volcanic Ash Clay face and body masques used to
be available only to the privileged few who could afford them,
Clay Essentials now brings you a unique new line of Volcanic Ash
Clay skincare masques that you can enjoy in the comfort and
privacy of your own home.
What kind of Volcanic Ash Clay do Clay Essentials products
contain?
The clay used in Clay Essentials products is Sodium Bentonite
Clay, a special type of Bentonite Clay known for its ability to
absorb impurities better than any other type of clay. Sodium
Bentonite Clay is often referred to as a “living clay,” which
means that it is considered safe for ingestion for humans,
animals and plants (although we certainly don’t recommend that
you eat our products!).
The Sodium Bentonite Clay used in the exclusive Clay Essentials
formula originates from the western United States in an area
between the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Big Horn Basin
of Wyoming. It was named by American geologist John Pascal
shortly after its discovery in 1890. Wyoming Bentonite is
believed to originate from the activity of island volcanoes that
existed in the modern-day Idaho region.
What kind of quality is the Sodium Bentonite Clay in Clay
Essentials?
The Sodium Bentonite Clay used in Clay Essentials products is
USP-NF grade, which assures that the product has met rigorously
high standards of quality. It is also considered pharmaceutical
grade.
Is Clay Essentials safe for the skin?
Yes. Clay Essentials uses no harsh chemicals in the
manufacturing of our products. The primary ingredient in our
Volcanic Ash Clay masques, Sodium Bentonite Clay, is a natural
substance and has been used for centuries as an ingestible
internal colon cleanser. Today, Sodium Bentonite Clay is
currently sold by many companies as an ingestible product,
although the FDA has never approved it for internal use.
How is Sodium Bentonite Clay different from other clays and
what makes it so effective in purifying the skin?
The effectiveness of Sodium Bentonite Clay lies in its natural
properties, described in detail below.
It has a negative charge. While toxins, harmful bacteria and
other impurities carry a positive charge, Sodium Bentonite is
negatively charged. The surface of the Sodium Bentonite Clay
molecule is comprised of numerous microscopic platelets, just 1
to 2 microns in size, each with a negative electrical attraction
for positively charged toxins. This creates a strong
magnetic-like effect which draws toxins and impurities to the
molecule’s surface and holds them there. These impurities are
then carried away with the clay when it is removed, leaving
behind skin that’s cleansed, refreshed and purified. Moreover,
the microscopic size of Sodium Bentonite molecules enables the
clay to easily penetrate the pores of the skin, where it acts as
a delivery system for essential nutrients and moisture.
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