Bentonite Clay

Bentonite Clay is known for its detoxifying properties, helping to draw out excess oil, makeup, grime and build-up and lightly exfoliate the skin.

Bentonite clay is a common ingredient in detox and cleansing products. Common external uses include poultices, mud packs, detox baths, and skin care recipes.

How to use calcium bentonite clay

Bentonite is also ideal for applying directly to the skin to help heal mild forms of both eczema and dermatitis as well as other dry skin conditions.

One tablespoon of powder combined with a teaspoon of coconut oil and dash of water makes a wonderfully soothing and detoxifying Bentonite Clay face mask for sensitive or acne prone skin.

Suggested Use

On the Skin: Externally, apply a paste of bentonite clay and water on any skin irritation like blemishes, insect bites, cuts, skin itching, or burns. leave it on until it dries and wash off.

Armpit Detox: Mix bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar to detox my armpits.

Face Mask: Bentonite Clay has the ability to bind with and remove toxins and impurities. For smooth and healthy skin, make a bentonite clay mask simply by mixing a paste of bentonite and Luke warm water. Leave on for 30-45 minutes and wash off with warm water. Do this once or twice a week.

Detox Bath: Add about 1/4 cup of bentonite clay to bath water for a relaxing detox bath that softens skin.

For Baby Powder: Plain bentonite clay makes a very soothing baby powder for use when there is infection or redness. It can also be made into a clay “mask” to help speed recovery in this area.

For Internal Cleansing: Drink 1/2 to 1 teaspoon most days in a cup of water. Combine in a glass jar with a plastic lid and shake until well incorporated. This has helped improve my digestion and also seems to give me more energy.

Warning

Do not let healing clays like bentonite come in to contact with anything metal, as this will reduce the effectiveness.