Hi Cc, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our French Black Clay is characterized by a very fine particle size and soft texture in its dry form. When moistened, the clay can retain a very slight natural grittiness due to its mineral composition. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate a defect in the clay. For professional assistance regarding our cosmetic clays and their texture, we warmly welcome you to contact our customer care team at productsupport@fromnaturewithlove.com or by calling (800) 520-2060 / (203) 702-2500.

French Black Clay
Product Info
- OriginFrance
- INCIMontmorillonite (Terra Black Clay)
- Extraction MethodMined from natural mineral products, treated mechanically, mixing, without any chemical treatment, unwashed, dried and packed in bags.
- Typical Shelf LifeStable
Description
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 oily skin types. After application, it leaves the skin noticeably softer and smoother.
French Black Clay Properties:
- Very Fine Particle Size and Soft Texture in Its Dry Form
- Slight Natural Grittiness When Wet Due to Natural Mineral Composition
- 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
- See Spec Sheet for Mineral Composition
Recommended Usage Rate:
1-100%
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