Clay has supported human creativity and well-being for thousands of years. It is the material behind humanity’s earliest pottery and one of our oldest natural tools for caring for the skin. Archaeological findings show that clay figurines were crafted during the Late Palaeolithic period in central and western Europe, a reminder of clay’s long standing role in both art and daily life. This deep history reflects the same connection to nature that guides LINNÉ, where each product is rooted in time honored botanicals and minerals chosen for their integrity, efficacy, and lineage.

Facial clays vary in color due to differences in mineral composition and the presence of natural organic material. These variations influence how each clay behaves on the skin and how it supports clarity, balance, and renewal. At LINNÉ, we work with white, green, and grey clays rich in montmorillonite and bentonite. These mineral dense structures possess a natural negative charge that allows them to bind to positively charged surface impurities. This gentle electrostatic interaction helps lift buildup from the skin and leaves the complexion feeling clean, refined, and refreshed.

Our French Green Clay, sourced from France, contains a diverse array of minerals including calcium, magnesium, silicon, copper, zinc, and potassium, along with trace plant material that contributes to its nourishing nature. Green clay is known for its ability to absorb excess oil and support balanced, clarified skin while remaining gentle enough for most skin types. White and grey clays add calming, softening, and renewing effects. Working together, these clays support elasticity, promote a smooth and refined texture, help ease visible redness, and clarify areas prone to congestion.

The combined action of these clays encourages a balanced skin environment and supports a bright, revitalized complexion. Their natural mineral content and purifying properties make them a foundational element in formulations designed to bring clarity, softness, and radiance to the skin.