Here is an article written by Dr Arthur M. Echano about clay.

“ French Clay for Natural Beauty and Younger Looking SkinBy Dr. Arthur M. Echano

For thousands of years, clay has been used by men for its remarkable properties and various applications. But while there has been a resurgence of interest in natural medicine using herbs, super foods, water and other natural remedies, we have forgotten to elevate clay for its marvelous healing and rejuvenating powers. The best clay comes from France so when talking about clay, we mean French clay.

What is French Clay?French clay comes in many colors depending on the depth of the earth where it is taken- green, red, pink, yellow and white. It is supple and pliable when mixed with water. French green clay is the type that is very popular among women due to its cleansing, exfoliating, smoothing and softening effects on the skin.

For composition, green clay is made up of silica (50.6%), aluminum (14.1%), magnesium (2.25%), calcium (9.2%), iron (4.8%), titanium (0.71%), phosphorus (0.12%), sodium (0.18%), and potassium (4.2%).

This chemical composition makes clay a unique type of soil. It has strong absorbing power (water, fat, etc) and adsorbing properties (smells, gas, etc.). In the world of beauty, skin care and personal hygiene, clay is a heavyweight natural product. Its topical adsorbing, purifying and

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remineralizing actions are the earth’s gift to mankind. It may be used as shower gels, scrubs, body wraps, creams, mask, shampoo, etc.

How Does Clay Benefit the Skin?Put simply, clay is a topical detoxifying, rejuvenating and strengthening agent. It extracts toxins and impurities from the skin while delivering much needed minerals to maintain a smooth and fresh-looking skin. It can aid to counteract the ill effects of a lousy lifestyle, stress, lack of sleep, bad diet, and the like. So if you live a less than ideal lifestyle, clay is therefore a natural health product that many today can derive real health benefits.

Clay is a wonderful gift from the earth. Living in a polluted environment and not so ideal lifestyle, we need something to restore and rejuvenate our skin. Clay will cleanse our skin of impurities and debris and provide needed nourishment, making it possible for cell renewal and regeneration to occur. The net effect is of course, a younger looking and smooth skin. Have you nourished your delicate skin lately?

Internal EffectsFurthermore, when taken internally, it is an immune boosting agent, helps in the assimilation of food nutrients and is a healing catalyst. According to Dr. Michael Sichel, ND, DO, PhD, the Germans used clay in World War I to speed up the healing process among wounded soldiers. It is a powerful antimicrobial agent. In fact, recent clinical studies have shown that clay works even for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These super bugs are a major health concern in hospitals around the world today. “

ENJOY YOUR CLAY !

Blessings!

Walter Badet