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( 1. Rare Earth) ( 2. Intertidal + Dry Land Clay ) ( 3.Gathering Process) ( 4. Historical Research) ( 5. Itz Uniqueness) ( 6. Physical Properties)	( 7. Features N’ Benefits ... Silk Effect Defined) ( 8. Over The Years Clay Has Been Used For:) ( 9. Who Can Benefit From Silk Clay?) ( 10. Clay Types) ( 11. Minimal Risk) ( 12. Extreme Temperatures)

1. Rare Earth
A gift from mother earth

Nurture with Nature’z SILK CLAY is a unique green grey intertidal clay, gathered from a naturally guarded remote area of the Pacific Islands of North Western Canada.

2. Intertidal and Dry Land Clay

Glacial clay is land based located near the shoreline. Dry land clays are deposits that are upland. Inter-tidal clay is clay that is under the tide line, + at some point in history was submerged beneath the tidal water of the BC coast for 10,000 years. Intertidal clay has been exposed to the elements for thousands of years, subjected to sunlight + the release of ozone, which changes the color of the clay from a deep blue to a dark grey green. The dry land clay has been covered by a natural overburden for the same length of time. Due to when first dug, the clay is a deep blue which indicates the retention of natural ozone both clays turn to a beautiful aqua green when dried.

3.Gathering Process

After the clay is gathered it is processed by filtering through very fine screens, to remove larger particles that it may contain. Glacial Clay’s consistency changes. It goes from dense, hard packed lumpy condition to free flowing, less viscose silk like texture.

4. Historical Research

In 1940, a young Canadian doctor who worked for the province of British Columbia, in remote isolated communities was astonished at the children’s skin conditions. The Children suffered from a variety of rashes and skin lesions, ranging from minor to serious. Months later on the doctors return with his ointments and saves, he discovered the children were healed. The natives explained they took the children to the “mud baths” , a tidal flat where a special clay, known by the tribe for its healing properties. The doctor requested to visit and investigate the location. Escorted to the clay location, late after midnight at the lowest tide the doctor discovered that the receding tide had exposed a hidden hot spring. The mud around the spring was steamy n’ hot, and the doctor observed a greenish clay oozing + bubbling from the hot spring. A sample was taken to the University of B.C. Researchers discovered a unique crystalline structure of particular complexity. Presenting the equivalent of thousands of individual tiny surfaces when in contact with other surfaces, such as the skin, providing at times profound healing.

5. Itz Uniqueness

* known to be utilized by 1st nations peoples for centuries * entirely natural * is collected only 4x /year by hand by 1st nation people Facts: * animals use natural riverbed clay, silt and sediment to heal a host of injuries * ancient peoples including China, Greece and Rome were aware of the benefits of natural clay and used them extensively. * Veterinarians in North America and Europe can attest to the results of clay applied to animals * Medical doctors and naturopathic practitioners currently recommend clays of different types for a host of ailments and skin conditions with extremely encouraging results

6. Physical Properties

A natural product composed of quartz and mica, representing a coarse fraction or grit, and an aluminium silicate. Chemical colloidal composition: silica 62%, aluminium 14%, Iron 8%, Calcium 7%, Sodium 3%, Magnesium 40%, Potassium up to 2%, 25 minor minerals including traces of rare earths. * Colloidal structure means the particles of the material does not exceed .001 millimetres in size. A cubic inch of these particles would have a total surface area of more than 5000 square inches. The basic message is this tremendous surface area of the clay’s colloidal particles accounts for its incredible absorptive action. * ph balance 6.5-7.3 as close to neutral as possible. Tests conducted in the past 20 years show most clay’s ph factor is 7-14, on the alkaline side of the scale.

7. Features N’ Benefits ...

Silk Effect Defined

* facial or body mask for cleansing exfoliating detoxifying softening smoothing wrinkles improve blood circulation The crème de la crème of clays for cosmetic + therapeutic application * skin conditionz ... quest to uncondition the condition to become unconditional healing guided due to the tiny size of the clay particles, and the power of their absorptive ability + net negative ion charge which draws out the positively charged bacteria detoxes + deep cleanses the skin - results rejuvenates, revitalizing the skin. Also effective in removing dead cells + old make-up from the pores. Softening of the skin via clay masks whereby the clay settles in the wrinkles n’ draws moisture from the deepest healthiest layers. Exfoliating away the dead cells upon rinsing also stimulates circulation to the newly exposed skin cells. The skin feels refreshed n’ silky and you feel alive n’ glowing in your flowing

8. Over The Years

Clay Has Been Used For:

* Cosmetic facial n’ body masks for skin improvement. Silk Clay’s ph allows for all skin types. * Poultices + compresses for bruises + injuries * Salves for burns, cuts + scalds * Personal burn experience: When I suffered a 2nd degree burn on my left hand, I began a one month of clay application night and day with rosehip oil as a base n’ lavender n’ roseotto essential oils. I applied it directly onto the skin. Between applications my hand burned, but as soon as I applied the clay directly onto the open lesions comfort enveloped n’ healing occurred. There were no scars. I have also applied it to bites, cuts, bruises and zits to happy results.

9. Who Can Benefit From Silk Clay?

* humans of all ages for facial n’ body masks * oily skin problems * skin cleaning - for those who can’t be satisfied try Silk Clay * skin sensitivities - those who mustn’t use alcohol, perfume or oils * those who prefer 100% natural vibration from mother earth * those who cannot use zoaps, lotions or astringents on their skin * those who haven’t experienced success with synthetic products in their healing of skin problematic conditions * those who simply wish to try a new facial mask

10. Clay Types

Dead Sea Clay - from the Dead Sea, the largest selling clay in the world. its use dates back to Cleopatra Moorbad Mud from Europe is widely used in spas all over the world + is favourably accepted by the public White clays from the middle western US are semi-industrial, used in large quantities with a far inferior reputation compared to other clays Silk Clay originating on the coast of north western British Columbia

11. Minimal Risk

Can clay be harmful to the body or skin? There are no anecdotal reports of reactions. However most companies supplying the market with intertidal clay mix in a strong antibacterial agent to guard against bacterial growth in hot climates. Intertidal has been covered by water most all of the time resulting in a higher bacterial count. However this bacteria dies off when the clay is harvested.

12. Extreme Temperature

Freezing hot or boiling temperatures appear to have no effect on Silk Clay. Long exposure to hot + humid climate conditions may be harmful.