French Green Clay

Scientific name
Illite clay or Sea clay

History of plant/fun facts

Civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans employed French green clay to address skin ailments and digestive disorders. The clay's characteristic green hue arises from decomposed plant material and iron oxide. Its unique mineral composition includes montmorillonite, magnesium, calcium, potassium, dolomite, silica, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, copper, and selenium

Clinical uses

The clay's absorptive properties enable it to draw out impurities and toxins from the skin, making it effective for cleansing and detoxification. French green clay also exhibits antibacterial activity against a range of human pathogens, making it a perfect cleansing soap

Products with this ingredient 

• Baby Soap

Resources

Williams LB, Haydel SE. Evaluation of the medicinal use of clay minerals as antibacterial agents. Int Geol Rev. 2010 Jul 1;52(7/8):745-770. doi: 10.1080/00206811003679737. PMID: 20640226; PMCID: PMC2904249.