Clays

Bentonite and kaolin are both natural clay masks, but they behave differently on skin. Garner’s Garden Bentonite Clay is pure sodium bentonite and offers a more intensive absorbent cleanse for excess oil and buildup. Garner’s Garden Kaolin Clay is noticeably gentler, making it a better starting point for sensitive skin or anyone who wants purification without an overly tight finish.

For oily skin, Garner’s Garden Bentonite Clay is the stronger choice when you want a deep-cleansing clay mask that absorbs excess oil. For an added charcoal step, the DIY Detox Face Mask combines bentonite, kaolin, and activated charcoal to target oil, buildup, and the look of congested pores in one natural powder mask.

Yes. Garner’s Garden Kaolin Clay is our gentler mineral clay option. It absorbs excess oil and lightly exfoliates dead skin cells while being less aggressive than a deeper clay treatment, making it particularly useful for sensitive or easily overwhelmed skin.

Garner’s Garden Activated Charcoal Scrub combines activated charcoal with bentonite and kaolin clays to give dull or congested skin a deeper polish. Coconut and palm kernel oils cushion the exfoliation, while neem powder rounds out the formula, so the skin feels refined rather than simply scrubbed.

Garner’s Garden Bentonite Clay is intended for use around one to two times weekly, while the Mineral Exfoliating Scrub can be used roughly two to three times per week depending on your skin. More is not automatically better; clay and exfoliation work best when you give the skin time between treatments.