What is Diatomaceous Earth?

by Wellness Mama

What is Diatomaceous Earth?

Diatomaceous Earth is a soft powder formed from the fossilized remains of diatoms (a type of hard shelled algae).

It is unique in a couple of ways:

• It has a very high silica content (which is used to build hair, skin and nails)
• It is very hard (hardness of 7 on the scale where diamonds are a 9) and looks like a tiny tube with holes in it when viewed through a microscope
• It has a very strong negative charge

The FDA classifies Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) as “Generally Recognized As Safe” and it is …read more