When we were kids, playing with clay was all the rage. Who knew that as adults we would be doing the same thing? That’s because bentonite clay is an active ingredient in many skin care products, not necessarily for its awesome sculpting potential, but for its beauty and healing benefits.
Bentonite clay is a natural substance extracted from volcanic ash, most commonly found in the state of Wyoming. We spoke with Ginger King, CEO of Grace Kingdom Beauty, Cosmetic Product Development to get a better idea of the uses and benefits of this natural substance.
Bentonite has a rich history as a healing tool. It’s frequently used as a home remedy, to protect the body from disease. The clay contains an abundance of minerals, such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium and silica. Its benefits on the skin include:
King points to bentonite clay’s ability to work as filler; it tones and tightens the skin, offering a matte finish, which lasts all day.
King also covets the ingredient’s absorbent qualities
—
it
swells when mixed with water
. Bentonite clay “absorbs oil well and can clear out impurities,” working to suck out the extra sebum on your skin.
Bentonite clay has
astringent properties; it tightens the skin and can temporarily
minimize the appearance of pores. It reduces pores long-term by unclogging them and removing excess oil from the skin.
In her book,
Living Clay: Nature’s Own Miracle Cure
, Perry A. explains, “Bentonite clay molecules carry a negative electrical charge while toxins and impurities carry a positive charge.” What this means is when clay is ingested, the positively charged toxins are attracted to the “negatively charged surfaces of the clay.” They are then broken down and expelled from the body (when the clay is removed).
Bentonite clay helps to reduce the look of scars and is ideal for treating blemishes, but also works to minimize skin conditions (like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis). The removal of toxins can calm the skin,
reducing inflammation and healing cracks and scars. The delivery of much-needed minerals and nutrients will help to revitalize the skin.
Check out our top picks for skin care products powered by bentonite clay.
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