Bentonite is a very old clay that has been used as a remedy for many things. The fine powder forms when volcanic ash ages. It’s named after Fort Benton, WY, which has a lot of it. But it’s ...

Now, the Food and Drug Administration says that the reality may be even worse — so-called bentonite clay can have dangerously high lead levels. The FDA focused on“Bentonite Me Baby,” a ...

But, it’s also trending because people are using bentonite clay on its own as a DIY face mask or facial cleanser (FYI, you can typically get an entire pound of the stuff for under $20).