Unlike synthetic skincare products, natural clays are free from harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, or preservatives. Natural clays were carefully selected in our Elliqua Cleansing Body Bars to keep skin clear, balanced and radiant. 

1 - Detoxifies & Deep Cleans

Draw out impurities, excess oil, pollutants and toxins from the skin. They act like a magnet, pulling out dirt, excess oil, and buildup from pores. Clays have a negatively charged surface, which binds to positively charged toxins, heavy metals, and impurities, lifting them from the skin. This helps prevent breakouts, blackheads, and dull skin. 

2 - Balances oil production 

Many people think that oil-absorbing products will dry out their skin, but natural clays balance sebum production rather than stripping away necessary moisture. If you have oily or combination skin, clays help absorb excess sebum without stripping your skin of its natural moisture. Different clays offer varying levels of absorption, so you can choose one that suits your skin type. For oily skin: Highly absorbent clays like bentonite or green clay soak up excess oil. For dry or sensitive skin: Gentle clays like pink clay or white kaolin (found in Elliqua bars) absorb excess oil without disrupting moisture levels.

3 - Gentle, Soothing Exfoliation 

Unlike harsh scrubs, clays naturally provide mild exfoliation by removing dead skin cells without irritation. Many clays are rich in minerals that help calm irritation, reduce redness and speed up skin healing. Some clays, like french green clay or pink clay, have anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe inflammation, reduce swelling and promote healing, even for conditions like acne or rosacea. This improves skin texture, promotes cell turnover and leaves your skin smoother and more radiant. 

5 - Rich in Minerals

Natural clays are packed with beneficial minerals like silica, magnesium, and calcium, which nourish and strengthen the skin barrier. Kaolin clay, which is in Elliqua bars, is rich in skin-loving minerals that contribute to its gentle cleansing, soothing and nourishing properties including silica, aluminium oxide, magnesium, calcium, potassium and zinc. These minerals help detoxify and purify pores, soothe sensitive skin, gently exfoliate, boost collagen and skin repair, as well as maintain hydration and balance oil production. 

By Brooke