Living
Clay® is an all natural calcium dominant Bentonite clay with Montmorillonite properties from the Smectite family of clays. Unlike other
clays, only Smectites can both absorb and
adsorb.
Characterized by its expandable properties, Living Clay® is considered a
green swelling clay recognized for its effectiveness in drawing out
impurities and toxins.
From
volcanic ash rich in trace minerals this ultra pure, all natural and
carefully selected clay is the preferred choice for clay baths, detoxing,
clay facials, clay scrubs, clay body wraps and more. For additional uses
go to
www.AboutClay.com.
Every piece of
clay retains a considerable amount of energy from the large and powerful
magnetic entity of the Earth from the volcanic eruption – its negative
ionic charge. This electromagnetic action transmits an extraordinary
strength to the bodies cells and helps to rebuild vital potential through
the liberation of latent energy. The body has great energy resources,
which normally remain dormant; clay awakens them and speed cellular
revitalization. Living Clay® is a powerful agent of stimulation,
transformation, detoxing and transmission of energy.
This
rare natural desert clay, obtained from a sub-surface mine in California,
has been protected from leaching by the climate. In addition this
particular clay deposit was sealed away and isolated from the natural
elements by a cap of zeolite minerals for forty-three million years.
Because
its adsorptive
properties have not been compromised by air or ground water contaminants,
this highly charged all natural Calcium Bentonite clay has a drawing power
of 33 times its molecular weight. Its extremely strong adsorptive
and absorptive
properties make it ideal for use in deep cleansing, detoxing, clarifying
of the skin, facial masks, body wraps, and many other uses. It is milled
to a 325 screen mesh to provide a smooth, creamy, less gritty texture.
Unique Properties of
Clays
French
Naturopath Raymond Dextreit is the most famous and most experienced clay
therapist known in the history of the world. The following is from his
book, Earth Cures.
Dextreit
wrote, “One of clay’s peculiarities is based on its physical-chemical
domination. From a thermo-dynamic point of view, we must admit that clay
cannot be the sole source of energy of the phenomena it produces. Clay is
effective through a dynamic presence far more significant than a mere
consideration of the substances it contains. It is a catalyst rather than
an agent in itself. This is possible because clay is alive – ‘living
earth’.
Adsorption and Absorption
The two
words are similar but their differences are fundamental to understanding
how clay minerals function and how clay works. Clays that have the ability
to absorb
and adsorb
are called Living or Active clays, because they are capable of changing
and exchanging. Adsorption
describes the process by which the charged particles of other
substances combine with the charged particles on the outer surface of the
clay molecule.
The positively
charged ions are attracted to the stronger negatively charged surfaces of
the clay molecule. An exchange reaction occurs in which the clay mineral
ions are swapped for the ions of the positive charged substance. The clay
molecule is electrically satisfied and binds with the substances capturing
them.
Absorption
is a slower and more complex process. All absorbent clays have a
charge on their inner layers. This means that charged ions sit between the
layers of the clay molecule surrounded by water molecules. The expanded
clay attracts foreign substances that are absorbed and fill the spaces
between the clay molecule’s stacked layers. Absorbent clay will absorb
positively charged ions and impurities and ignore negatively charged
nutrients.
On a molecular
level, Robert T. Marin, a mineralogist at MIT, points to Bentonite’s
minute particle size that creates a large surface area in proportion to
the volume used. “The greater the surface area, the greater its power to
pick up positively charged particles of ions.” Mr. Marin stated that one
gram of clay has a surface area of 800 square meters. That equates to
about 8 football fields in size. Thus the greater the surface area the
greater the power to pick up positive charged ions many times its own
weight.” Swelling clays of the right mineral composition have a great
potential for absorption.
The pH of Living
Clay® is 9.7, and thus it acts as an
alkalizing agentfor
the body. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is
acid and above 7 is alkaline. Because of clay’s homeostatic abilities it
helps balance the body’s pH level. It naturally creates balance. Clay
baths are increasing popular for detoxing, cleansing the skin and
balancing the bodies pH levels.
Living Clay® was
carefully evaluated and selected as our premier clay for its superior
qualities.
We are proud
to provide this exceptional clay to our customers.
For more information on how clay works, and
it's many uses, we highly recommend the book, Living Clay.
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Also,
please visit AboutClay.com for more information on clay and its
uses
