Kaolin/Calabar Chalk/Nzu/Poto - 6oz
Also known for its various names - La Craie, Argiles, Kalaba Chalk, Nzu, Ndom Calabar Chalk, Calabar Stone, Poto throughout West Africa. Depending on each customer, our kaolin has numerous uses particularly, for making facial masks, soaps and for facial decorations during traditional festivals.
Kaolin (Calabash chalk) is a mineral popularly consumed in West African countries for pleasure and by pregnant women as a remedy for morning sickness.
The mineral is also known as Calabar Stone (English), La Craie or Argile (French), Mabele (Lingala in Congo), Nzu (igbo of Nigeria), Ndom (Efik/Ibibio Nigeria) Eko (Bini/Edo Nigeria). In addition it is also known as Ebumba, Poto and Ulo. In Ghana it is known as Shile
Also known for its various names - La Craie, Argiles, Kalaba Chalk, Nzu, Ndom Calabar Chalk, Calabar Stone, Poto throughout West Africa. Depending on each customer, our kaolin has numerous uses particularly, for making facial masks, soaps and for facial decorations during traditional festivals.
Kaolin (Calabash chalk) is a mineral popularly consumed in West African countries for pleasure and by pregnant women as a remedy for morning sickness.
The mineral is also known as Calabar Stone (English), La Craie or Argile (French), Mabele (Lingala in Congo), Nzu (igbo of Nigeria), Ndom (Efik/Ibibio Nigeria) Eko (Bini/Edo Nigeria). In addition it is also known as Ebumba, Poto and Ulo. In Ghana it is known as Shile