What Is Glacial Oceanic Clay?

The mud we use in our Purely Gentle Mud Cleanser is not just any ol’ mud. It’s a unique, mineral-rich mud found only along the northern, pacific coast of Canada. It forms from a mixture of glacier and ocean deposits, and contains more than 60 minerals and rare earth elements. It is harvested by only one company (with zero ecological footprint), and gets replenished by the ocean between harvests. Want to see how it gets extracted?

SKIN BENEFITS OF GLACIAL OCEANIC CLAY

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It’s packed with minerals, which can have an anti-inflammatory, firming effect on the skin.
   
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It gently tightens the skin and reduces pore size appearance.
  
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It cleans the skin deeply with its negative ionic activity and small particle size.
  
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It soothes inflammation and supports healthy collagen activity and elasticity in the skin.
   
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OUR WELLNESS + SKINCARE EXPERT

Sarah Villafranco, MD

Dr. Sarah Villafranco attended Georgetown University Medical School, and went on to complete her residency in emergency medicine at George Washington University. She moved to Colorado, where she practiced as a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Aspen Valley Hospital, Snowmass Clinic, and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO. After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, she took a local soap making class, and fell in love with the chemistry and artistry of making soap. Sarah went into research mode and was alarmed to learn how many potentially harmful ingredients were in most skincare products on the market. She knew she could make better, safer products that were as effective (if not more so) than conventional products. After a few years of research and development, Sarah stepped away from the emergency room to launch Osmia Skincare in April of 2012. She remains a licensed physician in Colorado, and now helps people find healthier, happier skin as CEO of the brand.