Peat Mud

The processed, ready-to-use form of peat — finely ground, hydrated to paste consistency, and used for therapeutic or cosmetic application. Peat mud is what the consumer or patient actually encounters; raw peat from the bog requires processing before use.

From Raw Peat to Peat Mud

1. Harvesting — Peat extracted from the suitable bog layer (H6+ humification, below water table)
2. Grinding — Milled to a smooth, homogeneous paste free of wood fragments and coarse plant debris
3. Quality control — Tested for bioactive content (HA, FA), microbiological safety, heavy metals
4. Packaging — Sealed in airtight containers, stored at cool temperature to preserve bioactivity
5. Heating (for therapy) — Warmed to 38–45°C before application

Distinction from Other Muds

“Peat mud” is sometimes confused with clay muds, Dead Sea mud, or volcanic fango. The key difference is organic content: peat mud is 90–98% organic matter (humic substances, plant residues), while mineral muds are primarily inorganic. This gives peat mud uniquely high concentrations of bioactive humic and fulvic acids.

Product Forms

Peat mud appears in multiple product categories:

• Pure peat mud — for face masks, body wraps, mud packs
• Peat mud in sachets — single-use bath or treatment portions
• Peat mud extract — liquid form for shampoos, creams, serums (the mud is extracted, not used whole)