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Bentonite Clay – Where does it come from?

Where does it come from?

Volcanic ash clay also known as sodium bentonite clay is formed when the ash, which results from a volcanic eruption, mixes with water. The result is clay, which contains an extensive concentration of a number of minerals. These minerals have been found to have a number of healthy benefits.

Sodium [...]

Poverty: It’s blog action day 2008!

Caution! Ramble in progress!

What do I know about poverty?  Very little actually. I’ve been very blessed in this life.  I know Bono from U2, Bob Geldof and all the others that organized LIVE Aid. Live Aid was a multi-venue rock music concert held on July 13, 1985.  It was a wonderful awareness campaign that actually [...]

Why name a soap Faustine Clay?

Perhaps folks wonder why I would name an all natural handmade soap faustine clay.  I’ll tell you!  The real story is that I’ve a dear friend with that nickname and she expressly asked for a handmade clay soap.  My choice of clay was bentonite as it pulls dirt and oils from the skin.  [...]