Green clay, also known as illite, is an organic material comprised of a host of essential minerals, iron oxides, and decomposed plant material such as kelp and seaweed. The mineral content of French green clay is extraordinary, including: magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, silicon, selenium, iron, copper, and cobalt. Because of its vast absorbent properties It is used commonly for cleaning and detox, to clear problem skin and heal blemishes, to tighten pores, to exfoliate dead skin, and to reveal a smoother, fresher complexion. Illite is known to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, facilitate the body’s reparation of tissues and cells, and promote the elimination of toxins.