💚 French Green Clay (Illite/Montmorillonite)

Also known as: Sea Clay • Montmorillonite Clay • Argile Verte
Family: Natural mineral clay (not plant-based)
Origin: France (mined from ancient sea beds and sun-dried)
Parts used: Fine powdered mineral clay
Primary use: External

✨ Description

Soft as silk yet powerful in action, French Green Clay is one of nature’s most luxurious detoxifiers — used for centuries in European spas and natural medicine to draw out impurities, tone the skin, and remineralize the body.
Formed from the natural decomposition of ancient plant matter and volcanic ash, this clay carries a wealth of trace minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron — giving it its signature green hue.

When mixed with water, it becomes a living substance that absorbs toxins, tightens pores, and stimulates circulation.
It’s a true “reset” for the skin — cleansing deeply while leaving a smooth, firm, and radiant finish.

💧 External Uses

As a detoxifying and toning clay:

Face Mask: Mix 1–2 teaspoons of clay with water, rosewater, or aloe juice to form a smooth paste.
Apply for 10–15 minutes, rinse before fully dry.
Body Wraps or Baths: Add ½ cup to a warm bath to draw out toxins and soften skin.
Poultice: Apply directly to sore muscles, bites, or blemishes to reduce inflammation.
Hair & Scalp Mask: Mix with water and a drop of rosemary oil to purify and balance scalp oils.

Pairs beautifully with Rosewater, Apple Cider Vinegar, Aloe Vera, or Essential Oils depending on your desired effect (purifying, soothing, or brightening).

🍵 Internal Uses (Edible-Grade Only)

When sourced as food-grade clay, French Green Clay may be used occasionally to support gentle internal detoxification.

Mix ½ teaspoon of edible-grade clay in 8 oz of water.
Let sit for 1 hour (or overnight), then drink only the clear liquid (not the sediment).
Traditionally used in small amounts to support digestive balance, heavy metal detox, and gut lining repair.

(Always ensure your clay is labeled food-grade before internal use.)

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Purification: Removes energetic “debris” and emotional heaviness.
Grounding & Renewal: Connects the spirit to earth’s healing frequency.
Balance & Restoration: Ideal for energy clearing baths and rituals.

Affirmation:

“I release what no longer serves — I am grounded, radiant, and renewed.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Aloe Vera Gel or Rosewater – for gentle facial hydration.
Charcoal Powder or Bentonite Clay – for deep detox masks.
Lavender, Tea Tree, or Geranium Essential Oils – for acne and blemish care.
Dead Sea Salt or Epsom Salt – for mineral-rich body scrubs and baths.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our French Green Clay is mined from the sunlit hills of Southern France, then air-dried and finely milled to preserve its mineral integrity and natural green color.
No dyes, fragrances, or fillers — just pure, natural mineral clay, ready to cleanse and renew from the outside in.

⚖️ Energetics & Texture

Texture: Velvety fine powder with mild grit.
Color: Light green to olive.
Energetic profile: Cooling, purifying, grounding.
Pairs well with: Rosewater, Aloe, Charcoal, and Sea Salt.

⚠️ Warnings

For external use unless labeled food-grade.
Avoid metal utensils when mixing (use glass, wood, or ceramic).
May be too drying for very sensitive or dry skin — blend with Aloe or Honey for balance.
Avoid internal use during pregnancy or with medication, as clay can bind to nutrients.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

French Green Clay is earth medicine in its purest form — a mirror of the planet’s ability to cleanse and restore.
It teaches the art of release: drawing out what no longer serves while grounding you in renewal.
Luxurious yet humble, it’s a spa and ceremony in one — a ritual of rebirth from the roots of the earth.