Bentonite Clay Powder
Frontier Herb Cooperative

1 oz. Fine white powder.

Also known as Montmorillonite clay, Bentonite is known for its effective healing attributes. It is formed after volcanic ash ages. The largest source comes from Fort Benton, Wyoming where it is named after.  Through folk culture, it has been used to detoxify the body, improve digestion, skin tone, and as an anti-inflammatory. Studies have determined it to absorb toxins and cleanse the body of harmful elements.  According to Healthline, many use it as a clay poultice, mud pack, or within recipes for bathing and/or skincare. Common in skin creams, diaper rash creams, and sunscreens. In Iran folk culture, it is used as a hair cleanser and softener.  It has a velveteen feel, is odorless, and non-staining. Some claim it may boost immunity by fighting off bacteria that can make one sick, cleansing the body of built-up toxins like aluminum, mercury, and lead. It helps the gut absorb more nutrients by increasing the flora in one’s intestines. It has been claimed to possess anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. According to WebMD, it is used to clean and protect the skin, heal skin infections or acne, treat stomach gas, and ease diarrhea. It is used in medicines and makeup, shampoos, lotions, face masks, toothpaste, and dietary supplements.

We obtain ours from Frontier Herb Collective. It is mined within the United States.

More information:

• Pathak, Neha   2020   “Bentonite Clay”. WebMD. Website referenced 5/23/21 at http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/bentoite-clay-benefits
• Phull, Qamar Zaman     2018   “Wound Healing Effects of Bentonite: A Rabbit Model Experimental Study”  Biomedical. The article referenced on 5/23/21 at www.biomedres.us/pdfs/BJSTR.MS.ID.001921.pdf
• Watson, Kathryn   2019   “What is Calcium Bentonite Clay?” Healthline. Website referenced 5/23/21 at www.healthline.com/health/calcium-bentonite-clay
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French Red Clay Powder, 1 ounce. Illite. Frontier Herb Cooperative. It is most notably from France, thereby its namesake. It is known to cleanse, detoxify, and exfoliate the skin; also used in detoxifying body wraps, soap making, face masks, cleansers, scrubs, cosmetics, and facial powders. Said to be composed of Illite, Kaolinite, Montmorillonite, and Calcite. It is derived from Hematite Iron rock, red in color, with velvet texture. According to folk belief, it is said to be best for normal, oily, flaky, and acne-prone skin. No scientific evidence for the medicinal claims it has. French Red Clay Powder, 1 ounce. From Frontier Herb Cooperative. French red clay powder is similar in properties to French green with the color difference being attributed to a higher presence of iron oxide. French red clay powder absorbs dirt, oil, and bacteria, while gently cleansing the pores for External Use Only.