- INCI Name:Bentonite
- Ingredient Name:Bentonite
- Chemical Name:Bentonite
- Functions:Mineral Source, Binder, Absorbent, Thixotrope, Mineral Source, Soil Conditioner, Coupling Agent, Thickener, Rheology Modifier, Filler, Adhesion Promoter
Bentonite is a multi-use clay generated from volcanic ash. They are considered predominantly in the smectite mineral family. This volcanic clay was formed millions of years ago when mineral sea deposits came in contact with the Earth’s surface at incredibly high temperatures. The result created a magnetic charge, hence the alternative name “living clay.”