Sea Clay

Sea clay, also known as kaolinite, is a natural mineral derived from ancient marine sediment deposits that formed millions of years ago. This unique clay, sometimes incorrectly referred to as French green clay, is different from that clay due to variances in mineral composition and cosmetic properties. Sourced from the United States, our sea clay undergoes a meticulous process of mining, drying, and pulverizing to produce a soft powder rich in essential minerals such as chlorite, biotite, hornblende, quartz, iron, aluminum, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. The high chlorite content gives the clay a striking dark green color and contributes to its distinct oily texture when combined with water. This attribute makes sea clay an exceptional ingredient for purifying body wraps and revitalizing facial masks designed for normal to dry skin types. Sea Clay is renowned for its detoxifying and cleansing properties in the formulation of exfoliators, soaps, clay body wraps, and therapeutic clay baths.

In personal care products, sea clay is commonly formulated with water (aqua). However, replacing a portion or all of the water ingredient with a hydrosol augments the clay’s natural soothing and mineralizing properties. Lavender, Clary Sage, Turmeric, Yarrow, and Ylang Ylang hydrosols all contribute gentle cleansing and anti-inflammatory actions that align with the natural benefits of using sea clay. Our recommended mask recipe can be used on the face or the body as a soothing mineral-rich treatment. Lavender hydrosol with sea clay and arnica CO2 extract recuperates and relieves discomfort associated with many skin conditions.

Soothing Sea Minerals Pack:

3-1/2 teaspoons sea clay

1/2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin

Five teaspoons of lavender hydrosol

1-2 drops of arnica CO2 extract

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