Escentia African Green (Bentonite) Clay

• INCI Name: Bentonite
• Form: Fine powder
• Appearance: Green clay powder
• Solubility: Dispersible in water, not oil soluble
• Suitable For: Cosmetic Use
• Aroma: Mild, earthy scent

• Face masks for oily, combination, or congestion-prone skin
• Clay cleansers and rinse-off treatments
• Body masks and clay packs
• Scalp masks for oily-feeling roots
• Mineral-rich treatments to help absorb excess sebum
• Powder blends with other clays, botanical powders, or soothing gel bases

This Product Is For:

• Formulators making masks and clay-based skin treatments
• Makers creating products for oily, combination, or shine-prone skin
• DIY skincare enthusiasts who enjoy working with powdered mineral ingredients
• Anyone looking for a natural clay for rinse-off face or body applications

This Product Is Not For:

• Use as a ready-to-use finished product without mixing
• Very dry or easily sensitised skin without balancing ingredients
• Eye area application
• Internal use

• As a Face Mask: Mix with water, hydrosol, or aloe vera gel to form a smooth paste, then apply to clean skin and rinse off before the mask fully dries.
• As a Body Mask: Blend with water or a suitable gel base and apply to areas where a more purifying treatment is wanted.
• As a Scalp Mask: Mix into a paste and apply before shampooing, then rinse thoroughly.
• Processing Tip: Add liquid gradually to avoid lumps and achieve the texture you want.
• Processing Tip: Blend with other clays, botanical powders, or soothing ingredients to tailor the feel of the mask.
• Processing Tip: Use non-metal utensils where preferred when preparing clay masks by hand.

• For external use only
• Do not ingest
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Patch test before first use
• Do not use on broken or very irritated skin
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs
• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture

Q: Is this clay ready to use straight from the pack?
A: No. It is a powdered cosmetic ingredient and needs to be mixed into a paste or formulation before use.

Q: What skin types is it best suited to?
A: It is especially popular for oily, combination, and congestion-prone skin because of its strong oil-absorbing and cleansing feel.

Q: Can I mix it with more than just water?
A: Yes. It can be mixed with ingredients such as aloe vera gel, hydrosols, or other suitable mask components depending on the kind of treatment you want to make.

Q: Does this clay work only for facial masks?
A: No. It can also be used in body masks, scalp applications, and other rinse-off clay treatments.

Q: Should I let the mask dry completely?
A: Many people prefer to rinse clay masks off before they become overly dry, which can help keep the treatment more comfortable on the skin.