Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Hey Angie, What do you think about river mud?)) I'm actually serious. I have access to a clay from a river that is glacier fed. What do you think I'd have to do to that stuff. Boil it? ???I know you're probably thinking I'm an idiot, but I know people who are using glacier silt without a problem....Nobody sterilizes raw kelp or seaweed...you just pick it up at the wholefoods store..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 <<I have access to a clay from a river that is glacier fed. >> River mud sounds fantastic as a treatment considering your pristine surrounds...however it would be a nightmare to preserve. You would almost certainly have to dry and then pulverize it,possibly losing a lot of what you are aiming for. If you ever decide to do that please contact me offline!!!...Jo Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Do you know how they get this clay? I'd like to know more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 > Hi Listbuds, > I'm considering two types of clay--Rhassoul Clay and Canadian Glacial Clay. > Since I'm not a clay expert, I thought I'd ask if anyone has a preference. My > own preference is for the Canadian Glacial Clay--I've used it and my teenage > daughter has used it and we both like it. Plus I like the fact that it comes > from Canada--where some of my most favorite people live > > Thoughts and opinions? > Angei Hi Angie, I haven't tried the Rhassoul Clay but I use the Glacial Clay in my facials and on myself and I can't say enough about how much I LOVE this clay. I recently developed a " professional use only " enzyme masque and incorporated this clay into it. It is by far the best masque I have ever used. And I am VERY picky and hard to please when it comes to skin care products. I have been able to use the straight clay on all of my clients, no matter what skin type. With outsanding results. It deep cleanses without drying out the skin. It's incredible for acne, and it has a very anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on sensitive skin types. It has a beautiful deep green color and is silky smooth. My clients love it! I get mine from Oshun. It's properly preserved and is vaccuum packed in air tight bags and buckets. I just noticed today, that they now carry it in powder form. Dextreit, an expert on clays and the author of the book 'Our Earth, Our Cure', devoted a year to a study of glacial clay deposits. He stated, " You have in British Columbia, a natural product which has no parallel in the world today. " And best of all, " It's uniquely Canadian " (like me!) ;oD HTH, Sandi About Face Skin Therapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Thank you Sandi:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 > Do you know how they get this clay? I'd like to know more.... > > > this site has some good information: www.ultrachem.com/products/up_glacial_clay.htm Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 In a message dated 8/4/03 2:40:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Americanwumn@... writes: > > Hey Angie, > What do you think about river mud?)) I'm actually serious. I have access > to > a clay from a river that is glacier fed. What do you think I'd have to do to > > that stuff. Boil it? ???I know you're probably thinking I'm an idiot, but I > know people who are using glacier silt without a problem....Nobody > sterilizes > raw kelp or seaweed...you just pick it up at the wholefoods store..... > > Hi , I'm a bit reluctant to use any clay, but I'd be cautious about using " found clay " until it's been run through a chemical analysis. I'd want to know what's in it, before using it. Check with your local dept. of agriculture office to see if they offer that kind of testing. Angie The Herbarie - Botanicals and Body Care Natural Source & Specialty Bulk Ingredients...Exceptional Quality at Wholesale Prices...visit us at http://www.theherbarie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 In a message dated 8/4/03 10:11:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, sandra_labossiere@... writes: > Hi Angie, > I haven't tried the Rhassoul Clay but I use the Glacial Clay in my > facials and on myself and I can't say enough about how much I LOVE > this clay. I recently developed a " professional use only " enzyme > masque and incorporated this clay into it. It is by far the best > masque I have ever used. And I am VERY picky and hard to please when > it comes to skin care products. I have been able to use the straight > clay on all of my clients, no matter what skin type. With outsanding > results. It deep cleanses without drying out the skin. It's > incredible for acne, and it has a very anti-inflammatory and > soothing effect on sensitive skin types. It has a beautiful deep > green color and is silky smooth. My clients love it! > I get mine from Oshun. It's properly preserved and is vaccuum packed > in air tight bags and buckets. I just noticed today, that they now > carry it in powder form. > > Dextreit, an expert on clays and the author of the book 'Our > Earth, Our Cure', devoted a year to a study of glacial clay > deposits. He stated, " You have in British Columbia, a natural > product which has no parallel in the world today. " > > And best of all, " It's uniquely Canadian " (like me!) ;oD > HTH, > > Sandi > About Face Skin Therapy > Thanks, Sandi! I'm definitely leaning towards the Canadian Glacial Clay. I prefer the powdered form. From my own reading, it seems the purist of all the clays that are available. My skin is dry and " mature " and my daughter's is a bit oily/acne prone, but the clay seems to work well on both types---as you say. Sherri at OSHUN is a dear friend of mine. She has been a huge help to me over the years. She's just about the nicest and most generous person and has an excellent business with great products! I've talked with her about the clay too and she feels the same way you and I do. Thanks for your comments, Sandi--very helpful! Angie The Herbarie - Botanicals and Body Care Natural Source & Specialty Bulk Ingredients...Exceptional Quality at Wholesale Prices...visit us at http://www.theherbarie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Thats a good idea. I lived in Alaska for about 7 years and got to know a few of the rivers on the Kenai and base of the Portage Glacier. It was interesting to me to find out that some people are using glacier silt in soap. The clay from the Kenai which is glacier fed from Portage is really clay too, not mud. Terra cotta...ask me how many boots I lost going in for clay to make slip from lol....used to mess around with ceramics also... But since we're talking about clays I thought I'd ask. I always seem to be the one asking the off the wall questions huh:) I have plenty to learn about all of this. Its why I joined this list. Well thanks, I still have family up there right now and I bet I could get one of them to find out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 At 09:12 AM 8/5/03 +0000, you wrote: >I'm considering two types of clay--Rhassoul Clay and Canadian Glacial Clay. >Since I'm not a clay expert, I thought I'd ask if anyone has a >preference. My >own preference is for the Canadian Glacial Clay--I've used it and my teenage >daughter has used it and we both like it. Plus I like the fact that it comes >from Canada--where some of my most favorite people live > >Thoughts and opinions? personal reaction...I am totally unimpressed with Rhassoul..I've had samples from the first person to import it into this country, from other vendors... I have never liked the texture of masks made with it...they always seem to have a gritty feel, very unlike the feel of bentonite or most other cosmetic clays. it just doesn't seem to blend down as smoothly... Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 There are two types of Rhassoul clay available, the microized versian is indeed very fine, and blends very well Well, Naturally http://www.wellnaturally.com http://www.wellnaturally.ca At 10:03 AM 8/5/2003 -0500, you wrote: >At 09:12 AM 8/5/03 +0000, you wrote: > >I'm considering two types of clay--Rhassoul Clay and Canadian Glacial Clay. > >Since I'm not a clay expert, I thought I'd ask if anyone has a > >preference. My > >own preference is for the Canadian Glacial Clay--I've used it and my teenage > >daughter has used it and we both like it. Plus I like the fact that it > comes > >from Canada--where some of my most favorite people live > > > >Thoughts and opinions? > >personal reaction...I am totally unimpressed with Rhassoul..I've had >samples from the first person to import it into this country, from other >vendors... I have never liked the texture of masks made with it...they >always seem to have a gritty feel, very unlike the feel of bentonite or >most other cosmetic clays. > >it just doesn't seem to blend down as smoothly... > > > > > >Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy >Accessories, Information, Books and more! >Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> > > > >Post message: Cosmeticinfo >Subscribe: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo >Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribe >List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owner >URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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