If you're looking to add a bit of glamour to your beauty routine, you may have come across the terms "Kaolin Clay" and "Bentonite Clay." But what are they and which one is right for you? Let's find out!
What is Kaolin Clay Powder?
Kaolin clay powder is derived from kaolinite, a type of mineral found in the soil. It goes by many names, including China clay and White Cosmetic clay. Kaolin can be mined all over the world, but the most common sources are in Georgia in the United States, China, France, England, and Australia.
Kaolin clay benefits for skin and hair include deep cleansing of pores and removing impurities like dirt and oils. It’s great for all skin types but works especially well on dry or sensitive skin because it helps soothe irritation and inflammation while providing a gentle exfoliation. Kaolin clay can also be used as a natural shampoo alternative due to its ability to absorb excess oil from the scalp without drying it out.
What is Bentonite Clay?
Bentonite clay is made up of ash that has weathered over time from volcanic activity. It also goes by other names such as Montmorillonite clay or Fuller’s Earth. This type of clay can be mined in many countries around the world including Italy, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, India and even the United States (Wyoming)!
Calcium Bentonite vs Sodium Bentonite: Calcium bentonite forms when volcanic ash gets exposed to calcium-rich water over long periods of time while sodium bentonite forms when volcanic ash gets exposed to sodium-rich water over long periods of time. The two clays differ in their properties with calcium bentonite being more absorbent than sodium bentonite. Sodium bentonite has more swelling capabilities due to its higher content of sodium ions compared to calcium ions. As such it tends to be better suited for external applications such as mud baths or facial masks due to its ability to draw toxins out of the body through its absorption capabilities.
Bentonite clay benefits for skin and hair include deep cleansing of pores with an exfoliating effect that helps reduce breakouts while also reducing inflammation caused by acne or eczema flare-ups. Additionally, it helps promote healthier hair growth due to its ability to remove product build-up on scalp which can clog follicles leading to poor healthy hair growth over time. This type of clay works best on normal/combination skin but can still provide great benefits if used correctly on oily or dry skin types as well.
Whether you choose Kaolin or Bentonite (or both!) clay depends largely on your individual needs and preferences - but either way you'll be getting some great benefits! Both options offer deep cleansing action that helps keep skin clear while promoting healthy hair growth too! Whichever one you decide on will surely make your beauty routine that much better! So why not give them both a try today? Your complexion (and hair!) will thank you later!