Bentonite is an absorbent swelling clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. It usually forms from weathering of volcanic ash in seawater, which converts the volcanic glass present in the ash to clay minerals. Bentonite beds are white or pale blue or green in fresh exposures, turning to a cream color and then yellow, red, or brown as the exposure is weathered further

Bentonite is a very old clay that has been used as a remedy for many things. The fine powder forms when volcanic ash ages. It’s named after Fort Benton, WY, which has a lot of it. But it’s found all over the world. It’s also known as Montmorillonite clay after a region in France with a large deposit. And you may hear it called calcium bentonite clay.

Bentonite has a broad range of action on different parts of body. There are few scientific articles reviewing the beneficial effects of clays on body function. Our everyday lives expose us to pesticides, lead, and trace metals like copper on a regular basis. These toxins can accumulate in the body and keep it from functioning correctly.

Bentonite clay has been studied and found to absorb these toxins and others. In fact, some people even eat small amounts of calcium bentonite clay as a way to cleanse the body of these harmful elements.

Benefits:

Bentonite has a high cation exchange capacity. That means clay, which has a negative charge, can attract positively charged ions. Those are minerals like magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Bentonite also has aluminum and silica.

Bentonite clay works like a sponge on your skin. It absorbs dirt and oil, like sebum. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory helps heal the skin. It also has trace minerals like calcium, iron, copper, and zinc. Some people eat it to get these nutrients. That’s called geophagy.

Natural toothpaste makers say the minerals in bentonite clay are good for teeth and gums. Some say brushing with clay can “purify, detoxify, and alkalize” your mouth.

Bentonite clay can be used to cleanse specific parts of their body like an armpit detox and foot detox.

A poison ivy rash can cause redness, irritation, and severe itching. Bentonite clay can treat poison ivy rash and speed up healing following an allergic reaction.

Bentonite clay is effective in treating diaper rash. Infants who received the clay had improved rashes within 6 hours, with 90% completely healed in 3 days.

INCI: Bentonite

Colour : Light to Medium Brown

Texture: Fine Powder

Shelf Life: Indefinite

Storage: Store in a non metal container away from direct sunlight

Cold Process Soaps: Yes

Melt and Pour Soaps: Yes

Bath Bombs: Yes

Colour Bleed: No

Eye Safe: No

Lip Safe: No

Origin: India