What
is Fullers Earth Powder?
Fullers
Earth is the common name for calcium montmorillonite. It is a
naturally occurring sedimentary clay composed mainly of alumina,
silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia, and water, in variable proportions.
It is highly absorbent and rich in minerals. Made into a into
a fine, greyish off-white powder, Fullers Earth is a fantastic
natural remedy with many different uses.
The
name is derived from its first use for fulling - an ancient process
where 'Fullers' (cloth makers) used Fullers Earth to absorb and
remove oil and dirt from wool so it could be made into cloth.
Fullers Earth is a highly absorbent substance commonly used as
a cleanser to absorb and remove all types of oil, dirt and grease.
What
is Fullers Earth used for?
- Acne
- Fullers Earth is deep cleansing. It has been used for centuries
to remove impurities from the skin. It is dermatologically well-tolerated
and often used in cosmetics. Mixed with a little water it can
be made into a natural clay face mask/pack to remove oils, blackheads
and impurities, unclog pores and replace lost moisture. It stimulates
circulation and produces a lightening effect on the outer epidermal
layer of the skin. It and is especially beneficial for blemished,
dull and stressed skin. So far it has outperformed any material
to help clean oily and acne-prone skin and comes highly recommended
to those with acne problems, blemishes, spotting, and people prone
to oily skin. Fullers Earth can be used in Sulphur acne treatment
regimes. Mix two tablespoons of Fuller's earth with and one egg
white and apply as a mask every day.
- Nappy
rash - due to its highly absorbent properties,
Fullers Earth has been found to be an effective natural remedy
for clearing and treating nappy rash and irritated skin conditions.
Simply sprinkle onto the skin.
- Internal
cleanser - Fullers Earth is a powerful cleanser
or intestinal detoxifier. It is often used in colon cleansing
and enemas as it helps remove impacted waste. When taken internally
it has been proven to prevent the absorption of toxic substances
in the gastrointestinal tract. The Aluminium in Fullers Earth
is rendered insoluble by silica which removes the risk of it being
absorbed by the body.
- As
a dry shampoo.
- Insect
bites - an traditional Indian remedy suggests
Fullers Earth is mixed with water and apple cider vinegar to make
a thin paste. Relieves discomfort when applied to the bite for
a few minutes. Rinse with warm water
As
well as these above health and beauty related uses, Fullers Earth
also has other uses!:
- Stain
remover - traditionally used as a cleaning and degreasing powder
for removing grease and dirty marks on carpets, clothes, furniture,
wooden/ stone floors etc.
- Fishing
- traditional fly fishermen use it to create an effective and
durable sinkant.
- Cat
litter - highly absorbent and safe if kittens nibble it and it
can be used to loosen tangles in long hair cats!
Our
Fullers Earth powder is of the highest quality, it is cosmetic grade
and suitable for all uses.
The information contained in this listing has not been evaluated
by the Food and Drug Administration. This information or product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease
