Bentonite Clay is natural sedimentary clay (Montmorillonite) created from ancient deposits of volcanic ash. It is Calcium Bentonite and has a Ph of 8.5. Trading Standards do not classify any clays as food grade anymore. Bentonite Clay can also be used externally as a clay poultice, mud pack or in the bath and as a face mask and for general skincare recipes. Many Cleansing products have come and gone over the years, while Bentonite Clay is still here, getting results consistently. Trusted for generations, the first recorded use of medicinal clay is on Mesopotamian clay tablets around 2500 B.C. Quality Bentonite Clay contains spectrum of 57 bioavailable ionic minerals. Indigenous peoples around the world still use clay widely, which is related to geophagy (The consumption of soil, ground-up rock, termite mound earth, clay, and dirt which is extremely common in mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates). Ancient Purity Bentonite Clay is one of the most tried and tested natural health products, in a detox protocol and as a stand-alone powerful tool for health. But it can be complimented with some other incredible elements…Our Bentonite Clay powder is free of parabens, fillers, sulphates and other harmful chemicals. It has a gentle smooth consistency. So, it is kind on the skin and has no side effects.