{"product_id":"australian-bentonite-clay-food-grade-2-5kg","title":"Australian Bentonite Clay Food Grade 2.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eBentonite Clay is actually volcanic ash that has been compressed by the seabed over time.  Due to it's high colloidal value, it is commonly used for absorbing toxins (like a sponge with holes that draw in toxins).  It is therefore very effective at drawing toxins from the body, both internally and externally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs bentonite is effective in attracting heavy metals, it is extremely important to ensure Bentonite is sourced from a reputable supplier.  We source Australian Sodium Bentonite from Queensland, Australia.  We ensure our product is 100% natural and food grade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon uses for Bentonite Clay include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a detox bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a purifying mask for the face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief for skin conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a detox and cleansing tonic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a non metal bowl and implements for mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Mask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make a paste from 3 parts water or apple cider vinegar with 1 part clay.  Massage into the skin, avoiding eyes and mouth and let dry for 15-20 mins.  Rinse with warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetox Bath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradually mix 1-4 cups of clay with warm water in a medium bowl until smooth.  Gradually add to a warm bath.  Soak for 20 mins.  You may wish to rinse afterwards to remove excess clay from body.  Moisturise well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g (approx. 1 heaped teaspoon) stirred into a drink or smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAluminium in Clay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIS THERE ALUMINIUM IN \u003cstrong\u003eOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e BENTONITE CLAY?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNo there isn't!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific testing by  CSIRO\u003c\/span\u003e using Borate Fusion XRF Method mineral analysis  verifies our clay does not contain any aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever there is some discussion with regard to Alumina and Aluminium in clay. This probably stems from the interchange of the description of \u003cem\u003eAlumina oxide\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eAluminium oxide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully the following will clarify a few things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBENTONITE CLAY\u003c\/span\u003e is classified as an \u003cspan\u003eAlumino-silicate\u003c\/span\u003e. This means its major elements are Alumina oxide (Al2O3) and Silica (SiO2).  Hence all Bentonite clay contains these as major elements. Bentonite would be an entirely different substance without alumina oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also made up of a number of other minerals some of which have exchangeable ions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically they are - sodium ions, calcium ions, potassium ions, magnesium ions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the USA Aluminium is used to refer to alumina. Unfortunately this is misleading because alumina oxide (Al2O3) is not the dangerous Aluminium (Al) which is used in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003cspan\u003ealuminium oxide\u003c\/span\u003e is actually referring to \u003cspan\u003ealumina oxide\u003c\/span\u003e which is perfectly safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent symbols represent different substances:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlumina oxide:  Al2O3  (safe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium : Al  (unsafe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alumina oxide that goes to make up part of the clay molecule is completely inert. It has a very high bond with silica and is \u003cspan\u003enot bio- available\u003c\/span\u003e. It cannot be absorbed into the body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Salt Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608955240704,"sku":"100259","price":74.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7517\/1840\/files\/Bentonite_Clay_Food_Grade_2.5kg_product_image_webp.webp?v=1779285859","url":"https:\/\/www.thesaltbox.com.au\/products\/australian-bentonite-clay-food-grade-2-5kg","provider":"The Salt Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}