I first used Fullers Clay after trying Auromere’s Ayurvedic Herbomineral mud powder.

It’s scientific name is Calcium Montmorillonite.  Other common names are Oil Absorption Clay, Earth Clay, Bleaching Clay and Whitening Clay.

Fuller’s Earth is a naturally occurring sedimentary clay composed mainly of alumina, silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia, and water, in extremely variable proportions.

Fullers earth is a mineral clay found through out the world.

Fullers Earth got it’s name from the workers who processed wool. The laborers were call “fullers” and they used the clay to soak up the oil from the sheep.

It’s an interesting clay that has many industrial uses. Found in laundry detergent, kitty litter, toothpaste, as well as cosmetic uses too. But the one used for cosmetic purpose are processed differently and considered to be cosmetic grade clay.

This is a great clay for facial mask. As it helps remove toxin from your skin. Leaving your face fresh and renewed. Fullers Earth is especially great if you have acne prone or oily skin.

And since it’s a “whitening” facial clay, it would offer gentle skin lightening effect on blemishes and brown spots. It may not erase all the spots in speedy time, but it would be gentle and easier on you skin.

To make a facial mask, it’s best to mix with other clays.  White clay is consider to be the most gentle clay, great for people with sensitive skin.  Rhassoul clay or Moroccan red clay is another interesting clay I will have to write about later.

Dry clay should be packed away from water and moisture until ready to use.  Because of it’s high absorption, it’s best to mix clay in ceramic or glass bowls.

I am hoping to add to my homemade toothpaste and possible add it to soap as well.  A “skin whitening” bar with other natural botanical skin whitening herb (such as licorice root powder) would be a good idea.  So stay tuned for updates!

Resources: History of Fullers Earth, HRP Industries India