Health and Beauty in a Natural Way

Calcium Bentonite Clay

Death Valley/Mojave Desert in California

One of the most common forms of green clay is Bentonite, a clay from the smectite group. It contains substantial amounts of magnesium and a wide variety of trace minerals. Through its natural evolution, bentonite (as well as montmorillonite) also selectively adsorbs a variety of organic material. Echolife's Calcium Bentonite (Montmorillonite) clay is pH balanced (acid/alkaline ratio).

No two clays are completely alike, even if they are mined in the same area. Our clay is from an underground mine in the beautiful Death Valley/Mogave Desert area of  California where it has been protected from the elements for thousands of years. It is finely milled and perfect for adding purified water (hydrating) to make a 'gel' or 'paste' for face or body applications.
 

How Calcium Bentonite Clay differs from other clays....

  • Calcium bentonite clays are of the smectite group making them unique in that they swell while absorbing (draws toxic substances into its internal structure - similar to a sponge absorbing water) and adsorbing (substances stick to the outside surface of the clay molecule) substances into the clay internal structure.
  • The smectite group of clays comprise 99% of the clays used for healing applications..
  • This clay is pure natural calcium bentonite clay with a 9.5 pH.
  • Its Milling fineness is 325 Screen Mesh (Non-gritty and mixes smoothly).
  • It draws 33 times its molecular weight and swells to three times it normal size when water is added.
  • It is odourless and tasteless.
  • It cleanses the skin, deeply drawing out impurities.
  • This rare natural desert clay is considered as one of the finest and purest calcium bentonite/montmorillonite clays available.

Instructions for hydrating Calcium Bentonite Clay....

Hydrating Powdered Calcium Bentonite Clay for face and body applications: The ratio for hydrating is 1 part dry clay to 3 parts water. For example, for ½ cup of powdered clay add 1½ cups of water. However you may make it thinner or thicker, according to your own personal preference; eg. I part clay to 2 parts water etc.
When hydrating powdered clay it is important that the clay has room to breathe as it swells and expands.

Note: Please always cover nose and mouth when hydrating clay so as not to breath in the fine powder.

Small Batch (for 2 cups or more)....

There are several ways to prepare hydrated clay. We have found the following to be the easiest ...

  • Using a plastic or glass bowl add 1 part clay to 3 parts purified, spring or filtered water. Note: always begin by making up a small amount of clay until you get the desired consistency. For example, if the clay is too 'runny', use l cup clay to 2 - 2½ cups water.
  • Mix with a wooden or plastic spoon or use an electric beater or vitamiser to mix the clay and the water. Make sure there are no lumps of dry powder left in the clay.
  • Let stand for and hour or so and cover lightly to allow clay to breathe and swell.
  • Do not leave the beaters in the clay when the mixer is not in use. You can use a wooden or plastic spoon as an alternative to metal.
  • Always wash immediately any metal spoons or whisks you have used to mix up hydrated clay as it has the ability to draw metal out.
  • The end product will be a creamy, smooth, yoghurt-like substance. If you hold the container in one hand and tap it with the other hand, you should be able to feel the clay 'bounce'. This means the clay is ready to use in whatever way you choose.

Note. The consistency can be easily adjusted by adding more powdered clay or water until personal preference is achieved.

Using and applying hydrated clay....

It can be applied thickly or thinly to the face or any part of the body as a 'mask' and allowed to dry naturally or covered with any natural material - cotton or wool. If you do not wish to cover the clay, use a fine-mist spray bottle filled with a good quality mineral water and mist frequently to keep moist until you are ready to wash off. 

Other uses of clay....

  • For a clay compress, apply hydrated clay thinly to completely cover a cotton cloth and apply to the area of the body you wish to treat. This may be left on for a period of anywhere between twenty minutes to one hour.
  • For clay poultices, apply a thick layer of clay (¼  to ½ inch) to the area and leave on until the clay begins to dry. To keep clay moist for a longer period of time, use a fine mist spray bottle filled with mineral water.

Click here to read more detailed applications for clay.

Taking a clay bath.... 

A bath with added clay every now and then is a good way to cleanse the entire body. For more detailed information on taking clay baths, please read our blog post 'Taking a Clay Bath'.

Please consult your registered health-care practitioner or medical doctor before taking clay baths if you are in ill health or elderly. Clay baths are not recommended for pregnant women.

If you wish to know more about clay, its history throughout the ages and its uses today, we recommend reading the following books....

  • 'Our Earth Our Cure' by Raymond Dextreit available at amazon.com
  • ‘The Clay Cure’by Ran Knishinsky available at amazon.com
  • 'Living Clay' by Perry A- available at amazon.com
  • ‘The Healing Power of Clay’ by Michael Abehsera also available at amazon.com
  • Or visit the following website eytonsearth.org 

Echolife Australia takes no responsibility for you using our clay products other than the suggestions shown on this page and makes no claims as to any therapeutic properties or uses of this product. If you wish to use the clay in ways other than as recommended, please always consult your registered healthcare professional for advice.