Mud Glorious Mud! We love the stuff. After years of searching we now have three different types of Western Australian clays to offer. All our clays are from the bentonite family, a highly absorbing type of clay milled to 300 microns, so they are gently exfoliating to skin. Each clay has a different mineral composition which is explained further when you touch on the photos.
A History of Clay:
Clay has been used by man and animals since they evolved on the planet. Clay is a unique substance due to it’s negative charge and its powerful absorbing qualities.
Animals eat clay to rid themselves of poison, deworm themselves and to supply themselves with certain minerals. The Macaw bird eats poisonous berries which when consumed would kill any other animal, however as these clever birds also eat clay, the toxins are absorbed by the clay allowing the bird to digest the nutrients in the berries. Animals bitten by something venomous innately know to roll in clay as this draws out the toxins. Most toxins, bacteria and heavy metals have a positive charge which is why clay being negatively charged is attracted to them. It is like a key in a lock. The clay locks on and doesn’t let go.
There are many famous muds in the world, the most renowned being the French arquilets clay. It is used in many beauty and cosmetic products and up to one hundred years ago the French would drink green clay (approx. 1 tsp) daily for three weeks at the start of Spring. In spring fresh food would once again be available after the long winter months on stored dry foods. This change to a fresh diet would release stored toxins into the digestive system and the clay would lock onto these, bypassing the liver via the portal vein and go out through the bowel.
Rhassoul mud was so prized it was mined and sold by weight in the markets. The women would wash, grind and sieve for days until pure fine clay was produced mostly for the purpose of face masks to beautify their complexions.
In India clay is rolled into balls and consumed daily to help deal with contaminated foods. Water was always stored in clay vessels because it helped keep the water clean.
Australian aboriginies and african goat herders would smother their skin in a mixture of mud and ghee to protect them from sunburn.
These days in many pharmaceutical products clay kaolin is used to carry other medicines into the body. We don’t advocate using our clays internally as we haven’t applied for the very expensively obtained therapeutic licenses. We sell our clays for face and body masks and for making poultices.
If you want further information about clay read a great book called ‘The Healing Power of Clay’ by Raymond Dextreit.
MUD PRODUCTS
Fullers Earth; Fullers Earth is harvested from Lake Neeramyne in Western Australia. This bentonite clay was named after the wool cleaners in England who discovered that by mixing this particular type of clay with water it removed the impurities out of the wool without damaging it. It has a gentle drawing action as it dries on the skin due to its very high silica content. A weekly mask will improve skin tone and texture, it helps reduce pore size, improves skin circulation, speeds healing of pimples and acne and helps to reduce oily zones.
All our muds are excellent for sunburn , itchy skins,and insect bites
MINERAL ANALYSIS
Aluminium 11.8 Calcium 1.6 Iron 4 Magnesium 5.3 Silica 58.5
Suitable for sensitive skin. Fullers Earth is milled to 300 microns so it is very fine but will still gently exfoliate and polish skin.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
As clay has a negative charge (like the beach) only mix using wood glass or ceramic , this will maximise its effects.
Mix a little more water than clay to form a sloppy consistency, apply thickly putting more on areas were you want the work done, leave to dry ,rewet using a wet flannel or simply splash water on face/body until the mud is wet again then slowly wash off exfoliating as you go to remove .You will notice the difference the first time and results get better and better.
Jurien Bay Grey Clay; Sourced from Jurien Bay in Western Australia this bentonite clay is high in calcium and magnesium. These two minerals help to fade blemishes and age spots. It is excellent for drawing out impurities from the skin. It is a thick very creamy mud which is excellent in the bath, especially if you have scheme water. This Grey clay has a stronger drawing action than the fullers , great for improving skins circulation, reduces open pores, refines the skin.
All our muds are excellent for sunburn, itchy skins and insect bites.
MINERAL ANALYSIS %
Aluminium 2.8 Calcium 23 Iron 1.1 Magnesium 14.6 Sodium 1.1 Silica 25.6
SAME INFO AS FULLERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Jurien Bay Brown Clay; This highly absorbing bentonite clay is sourced from Jurien bay bushland in Western Australia. This is a salty clay high in magnesium, great for saw muscles and skin healing. It is extremely drawing as it dries, making it excellent for anywhere on the body When applied as a mask this clay aids in the removal of rancid fats that sit under the skin surface, over time these oils oxidise turning into age spots. Great for leg condition poor circulation and acne.
All our muds are excellent for sunburn, itchy skins and insect bites.
MINERAL ANALYSIS %
Aluminium 6.5 Calcium 3 Iron 2.15 Magnesium 22.5 Sodium 1.1 Silica 47.4
Instructions for use;
Mix using only wood ceramic or glass (clay has a benifical negative charge). This mud is not good for very sensitive faces as it is very drawing however if you really need a good skin clean and polish and have normal skin go for it. For a whole body you would need ½ a box. Mix equal parts with water.Great to do down the beach as you can lay in the sun as it is drying then re wet in the ocean and gentle exfoliate to remove . If you mix too much just let it dry out till next time then add more water (it will take a little longer to soften ) For a poultice ie for a sore back or leg injury you can add some essential oils and add hot water , apply as thick as you can putting over it a rag or tie something around you to hold it on. A favourite combination of mine for sore lower back is mixing a few tablespoons of Epsom salts in boiling water, mix in clay till a thick paste then apply when the temperature feels comfortable leave on for about 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with warm towel, discard mix in garden, plants love it.