Bentonite .

Product Description

Natural clay bentonite has a fine soft texture The clay becomes a paste when combined with water Some people use this paste as a hair mask or to treat rashes and acne Some people also add bentonite clay to foods or drinks in order to treat digestive issues or remove toxins Bentonite clay is found in many skin care products According to the theory bentonite clay adsorbs material by sticking to its molecules or ions Whenever clay leaves the body the toxin or other molecules accompany it Minerals like calcium magnesium and iron are found in bentonite clay which may provide additional benefits

Technical Specifications

CAS ID 1302789

Synonyms  Sodium bentonite Bentonite

Molecular Formula Al2H2Na2O13Si4

Molecular Weight 42229

Melting Point 1200C

Boiling point 3818 C

Appearance White to gray powder

pH level 9 

How does it work

You can use bentonite clay as a sponge for your skin Bentonite clay absorbs dirt and oil like sebum which can result in acne Antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties may aid in skin healing It has a high cationexchange capacity which means negativecharged clay can attract positively charged ions Magnesium sodium and potassium are just a few examples Silica and aluminum are also present in bentonite The bentonite may also attract toxins that are positively charged

Applications Or where it is used

The adsorbent properties of bentonite clay may be helpful in treating acne breakouts and oily skin Sebum or oil can be removed from the surface of the skin with clay which may also soothe inflamed breakouts It can be used to treat acne and reduce the chances of pimples and skin infections by removing impurities from the skin

Manufacturing process

In the production process bentonite ore is mined sodium activated  if necessary dried and milled By exchanging calcium ions for sodium carbonate calcium bentonite is converted into sodium bentonite by sodium activation Natural moisture content of bentonite is reduced to about 2535 by drying Because bentonite is hygroscopic it must be treated at a controlled temperature otherwise the molecule structure could be damaged At temperatures over 500C crystallisation water is irreversibly removed from bentonite causing it to lose all of its properties and turn into grog aggregate

 How to use

Drink one teaspoon tsp of bentonite clay mixed with 6 to 8 ounces oz of purified water every day Taking bentonite clay two hours before or after taking any medication is recommended Clays such as bentonite can adsorb other molecules thereby reducing the effectiveness of some medications

Dosage of usage

Children By Mouth

Rotavirusinduced diarrhea Clay is given to infants and children daily for a period of up to 6 days A typical dose is 15 grams for infants up to 12 months old and 3 grams for infants 12 months and older The dose is given four times daily

Side effects

Shortterm consumption of clay may be safe It has been used safely for up to 3 months at a dose of 3 grams or for 6 weeks at a dose of 4 grams There is a possibility of constipation vomiting or diarrhea as side effects Longterm consumption of clay can decrease potassium and iron levels Other complications include lead poisoning muscle weakness intestinal blockage skin sores and breathing difficulties Applying clay to skin inside the mouth may be safe Dioctahedral smectite clay 12 grams per day has been used successfully as a cream in the mouth for five days

Warnings and precautions while using this product

Pregnancy Longterm use of clay by mouth may be dangerous for pregnant women It can cause high blood pressure or swelling Shortterm use of clay when pregnant is not recommended because there is not enough reliable information available

Children Shortterm oral consumption of clay might be safe When taken in doses of up to 15 grams per day for two weeks it may be safe for children ages 39 An alternative type of clay appears to be safe when consumed in doses of 6 grams daily by infants up to 12 months and 12 grams daily by children 12 months and older for a period of up to 6 days

 Anemia This condition might be aggravated by clay which interferes with iron absorption