Bentonite Clay

Bentonite Clay is an absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate impure

clay. It is a naturally forming clay that is mostly made up of
montmorillonite which contains sodium. In 1898, Wilbur C.
Wright named the clay bentonite after the Cretaceous Benton
Shale near River Rock, Wyoming. Did you know that in 2011
the US was the world leader in the production of bentonite
clay?

Here at Natures Garden, we offer

sodium bentonite clay which
expands when wet, making it
very absorbent. It is one of the
most powerful and effective
healing clays. Common products
it can be used in are soaps, bath
bombs, lotions, and face masks.
There are many medicinal benefits to using bentonite clay. It can be taken internally to help with colitis,
food allergies, diarrhea, arthritis, parasites, anemia, ulcers, and cataracts. For skin care, it helps to remove
oils, clean impurities, soften the skin, and help with many irritations like cuts, burns, or insect bites. It also
helps to calm any itching caused by eczema, chicken pox or psoriasis. When used in baby powder it helps
with redness or infection. If used for oral care, bentonite clay helps to whiten teeth and provide them with
essential minerals. For pregnant women, bentonite clay can be used to help ward off morning sickness.
Note: The bentonite clay offered at Natures Garden is sold for external use only; not for ingestion
purposes.
Go and try all of our free recipes made with Bentonite Clay like our Hatching Dinosaur Egg Bath Bombs and
our Cold Process Saving Soap!
 Dead Sea Clay
Dead Sea Clay, or also known as Sea Clay, is a
grayish-green clay that originated from the floor
of the Dead Sea in Israel. It contains many
important levels of potassium, calcium,
magnesium, aluminum, iron, and sulfate. Did you
know that people used to visit the Dead Sea just
to bathe there? It was known for its healing
powers because of the salt and clay levels. It can
also be used in crayons as a colorant!
Dead Sea Clay can be used in many different bath
and body products. Common products that
contain dead sea clay are soap, mud baths, face
masks, herbal teas, bath bombs, sugar scrubs,
and salt scrubs.
There are many medicinal benefits to it as well. Dead Sea Clay can be used to treat fibromyalgia,
arthritis, joint inflammation, rheumatism, muscle aches, and stiffness. For skin care, it helps to remove
dry skin, eczema, acne, psoriasis, hydrate and moisturize the skin, and improves blood circulation. Dead
Sea Clay also can help to enhance hair growth, strengthen hair roots, and prevent hair loss. Note: The
dead sea clay offered at Natures Garden is sold for external use only; not for ingestion purposes.

Check out our free recipe for our Mechanics Soap made with Dead Sea Clay!
French Green Clay
French Green Clay, also known as Illite
Clay, is found in China, Montana,
Wyoming, France and other European
countries. It contains many important
elements such as phosphorous, silicon,
magnesium, copper, silica, dolomite,
manganese, potassium, calcium,
silicon, and selenium. Did you know
that French Green Clay is mined from
quarries that can be anywhere from
100 feet to thousands of feet?
Quarries for this clay are sometimes
found in ancient marine beds, so
French Green Clay is sometimes called
marine clay. It has a very high
absorption rate and is great for
working to detoxify the body. Common
products it can be used in are bath
bombs, soaps, mineral bath and feet
deodorizing treatments.
There are many medicinal benefits to using French Green Clay. It can be used to treat sore muscles, arthritis,
sprains, bruises, cuts, stings, and insect bites. It has also been used to treat salmonella and a disease called Buruli
Ulcer, which causes stomach ulcers by eating away the fatty tissue. For skin care, it is great for shrinking pores,
removing skin impurities, relieving sunburn, stimulating blood flow, and giving the skin a nice glow. It also works to
detoxify the body of toxins that can cause headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, and even food allergies. Note:
The French Green clay offered at Natures Garden is sold for external use only; not for ingestion purposes.

Check out our wonderful free recipes with French Green Clay for our Refreshing Face Mask and Soothing Face
Mask!
 Kaolin Clay
Kaolin Clay, or otherwise known as China Clay
or Ceramic Clay, is named after a hill (Kao-
Ling) in China where it was originally mined. It
was first introduced to Europe in the 1700s,
as an example of an ingredient used by the
Chinese for porcelain making. Did you know
that kaolin clay can be used in the paper
making process to ensure the gloss?
In 2008, the US Naval Medical Research
Institute announced that they had
successfully invented a kaolin infused gauze
called Quikclot Combat Gauze. It can be used
in many common cosmetic and bath and
body products such as soaps, mud baths, face
masks, bath bombs, eye shadow, sugar
scrubs, salt scrubs, foundations, natural
deodorants, and blush.
It has many medicinal benefits as well. Kaolin Clay can be used to treat diarrhea, cholera, mouth pain and
soreness caused by radiation, ulcers, and swelling in the large intestine. It is wonderful for sensitive skin
because it helps to cleanse the skin, exfoliate it and stimulate circulation. It can even be used to soothe
upset stomachs and help to suppress hunger. Note: The kaolin clay offered at Natures Garden is sold for
external use only; not for ingestion purposes.

Make sure to check out our many free recipes made with Kaolin Clay like our Christmas Tree Bath Bombs,
our Silky Shimmering Body Powder, and our Stinky Feet Foot Powder!
 Red Moroccan Clay
Red Moroccan Clay originated from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. It contains calcium, silica, sodium,
magnesium, iron, and potassium and is one of the most rare and purest clays on this Earth. Did you know
that it was once reserved in Egypt only for royalty? Red Moroccan Clay is also used to prepare cleansing
body wraps for Turkish baths.

This clay is used in many

different products today, and
it is known for its cleansing
properties. Moroccan women
have used it for centuries for
skin and hair care. Common
bath and body and cosmetic
products it can be used in are
shampoos and conditioners,
soaps, face masks, bath
bombs, salt scrubs, sugar
scrubs, mineral baths, and
deodorizing feet treatments.
Red Moroccan Clay has many health and medicinal benefits. For skin care, it helps to remove toxins and
impurities, add moisture, shrink pores, improve elasticity and texture, draw out excess oils, stimulate circulation,
and nourish, exfoliate, and cleanse the skin. For hair care, it enhances the hair and helps to cleanse the hair and
scalp. It also helps to treat poison ivy, poison oak, and rashes. Note: The Red Moroccan clay offered at Natures
Garden is sold for external use only; not for ingestion purposes.

Check out our free recipes for Mechanics Soap and our Firming Facial Mask, both made with Red Moroccan Clay!
 Rhassoul Clay
Rhassoul Clay, also known as Ghassoul Clay, or Oxide Clay, is very similar to Red Moroccan Clay. It too comes
from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. In Arabic, rhassoul literally means that which washes. It contains
many minerals such as potassium, silica, iron, magnesium, sodium, and calcium. Did you know that Rhassoul
Clay has been used for over 1400 years for its therapeutic benefits?

Many reputable high-end spas world

wide use rhassoul clay as part of their
luxury spa treatments for their clients. It
can be used in many common bath and
body and cosmetic products such as
shampoos, soaps, skin conditioners, body
masks, face masks, bath bombs, salt
scrubs, sugar scrubs, and also mud baths.
Rhassoul Clay also has many medicinal
benefits. It can be used for skin care to
help refresh, cleanse, smooth and tone
the skin, reduce pores, and remove dead
skin cells. It also reduces dryness and
flakiness, improves firmness and
elasticity, detoxifies the skin, and
removes excess oils. For hair care,
Rhassoul Clay helps to refresh and
cleanse hair follicles.
 Rose Clay

Rose Clay, or often referred to as pink clay, is originally from France but can also
be found in Brazil, Iran, Bulgaria, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, India
and many other countries. It is a gentle and mild clay that is great for sensitive
and mature skin. Did you know that Rose Clay is produced only when weather
has worn down aluminum silicate minerals?
The pink color of the clay comes from the iron oxides it contains. It can be used
for many different cosmetic and bath and body products such as soaps, mud
baths, face masks, salt scrubs, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, and herbal tea
infusions.

Rose Clay also has many medicinal and health benefits. In

skin care products, it helps to exfoliate the skin, reduce
irritation, reduce inflammation, increase circulation,
remove dead skin cells, promote new skin cell growth, and
remove harmful toxins. It also helps to tighten pores,
regenerate collagen and elastin, and reduce wrinkles,
scarring, age spots, and fade hyperpigmentation.
Make sure to try our awesome free recipe for our Perfectly
Pampered Shaving Soap made with Rose Clay!
 Disclaimer
Natures Garden sells cosmetic clays for external use only. We do not sell them as a food item. The
information above talks about how cosmetic clays are for many industries, however we only sell them for
external use. We provide this data for educational purposes only. Nothing in this article is to be construed
as medical advice. Please consult your doctor before using this product or any of this information for
treatment purposes.
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