BENTONITE CLAY is of the smectite class of clay, a swelling clay, that has been highly valued by many traditional cultures across the world. Intrinsically woven into their daily practices and rituals some of the cultures include Australian Aborigines, American Indians, Andean natives, ancient Chinese and Egyptians. Our Australian clays are active and may promote and support healthy skin and general well being. There are literally hundreds of different types of clay around the world and each deposit is unique. Common applications range from facials and body wraps to complete immersion in a clay bath. Foot baths, foot wraps and topical applications targeting specific areas are also growing in popularity.