Bentonite is a beige/green/grey coloured clay which is a highly absorbent, swelling clay that draws oils and toxins from the skin and also tightens and tones the skin. Great for Oily Skin and in Shaving Soaps.
Bentonite clay is commonly used to provide slip for easy razor gliding in shaving soaps. However, as it is a swelling clay, allow for this with your water content. (Kaolin is good too, and doesn't absorb so much water). You can also use this to add viscosity to some toiletry recipes.
Not suitable for sensitive or dry skin.
To use in Soap:
Cold Processed Soap: Suggested usage rate is 1 dessertspoon to 1 tablespoon per kilo of soap (swirling will use less). Mix into a slurry with either water or thinly traced soap before adding to soap prior to Fragrance or Essential Oils.
Melt & Pour Soap: 1 teaspoon per 500g of Soap. Mix the clay to a slurry or paste with some water or glycerine and gently stir into the melted MP Soap.
Why not try this Honey Masque Recipe? Or you'll see other recipes for Masks and Treatments in our Recipe Formulary
Food Grade Clay
Country of Origin: Australia
