History and origin:

 

Clay is a type of soil produced by the metamorphosis of rock that is naturally rich in mineral salts. It is found in major or minor deposits and, in most cases, extracted from open-cast pits. It has been used for centuries for its many benefits. A lot of civilisations (Egyptian, Greek, Indian, Chinese) have used clay to care for and protect their skins and bodies. Clay stands out from other elements in that it is both absorbent and adsorbent – meaning it can exchange absorbed impurities and toxins for beneficial minerals.

 

Cattier Clay: SOIL OF BEAUTY

 

Cattier Green Clay, selected and packaged with the utmost care, is of unmatched quality. It is extracted in France in locations which are protected from any form of pollution and is naturally dried so as to enhance its many properties. Cattier clay is your ally in the daily quest for a healthy life in harmony with nature.

 

The different Cattier Clays

 

Illitic green clay is to be found mainly in the Massif Central and Paris Basin of France. It is reliable and versatile.

Montmorillonitic green clay is mainly found in the Languedoc, Provence and Massif Central regions of France, where it is also known as “Terre de Sommières” or “Terre de Carpentras”. This clay is pure and particularly rich in minerals.

Kaolinitic clay is among the gentlest on the skin. In France it is found in Brittany and in the Limoges area.