The Gourmet Rose

1 LB FRENCH BLACK CLAY

French Black Clay is also known as Terra Black Clay. It possesses a striking charcoal black hue. French Black Clay is a form of Montmorillonite clay, a soft absorbent clay named after the western region of France known as Montmorillon.

Our French Black Clay is mined, mechanically pulverized into a very fine powered consistency and dried without use of any chemical treatments or additives. It is then carefully packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this mineral-rich clay.

Uses:
French Black Clay is a beautiful, versatile clay with a striking hue and soft, desirable texture. Abundant in silica and other minerals, it is a highly absorbent clay that helps to attract dirt and impurities away from the skin while providing gentle exfoliation. For facial applications, it is ideally suited for normal to oil skin types. After application, it leaves the skin noticeably softer and smoother.

French Black Clay Properties:
Very Fine Particle Size and Soft Texture
Dark Charcoal Black Hue When Moistened
Faint, Characteristic Clay Aroma
Ideal for Normal to Oily Skin Types
Highly Absorbent
Effective at Drawing Dirt and Impurities
Provides Gentle Exfoliation
French Black Clay is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:
Skin Care
Hair Care
Cosmetics
Soap Making

Appearance: Black powder.

Benefits: French Black Clay absorbs and removes impurities from the skin, revealing the fresh surface of the skin to provide a healthy looking glow. When prepared as a mask, the clay dries on the skin causing pores to tighten and the skin starts to feel firm, toned and refreshed. French Black Clay can be used in mineral baths to promote relaxation of the body and a sense of well-being. It is suitable for all skin types.

Application: French Black Clay can be used in body wraps, soap making, face masks, mineral based or cream based cleansers, face or body scrubs, cosmetics and facial powders.

Caution: Caution should be exercised as clays may stain fabric.

Simple Face Mask Recipe:
Combine 1 tbsp of clays to 2 tbsp of water to form a paste and apply to the skin. Leave for about 10 minutes and wash off with warm water. Floral water or aloe vera gel juice can be substituted for water.