A jar marked bentonite clay food grade may raise a simple question: is it intended for a drink, a skin treatment, or neither? Treat the wording as a description of intended quality or handling, not as proof that every use is safe.
Bentonite is a natural clay formed from volcanic ash, and its mineral composition can differ according to its geological source.
A cosmetic product and one sold for oral use may have different processing, testing, labeling, and storage directions. Read the entire package before opening it.