Bentonite Clay Mask for Face and Hair

Made with Wyoming Bentonite Clay. 

Face

For a face mask- Mix 1 part clay to 2 parts warm water, favorite facial lotion or serum. 

- Improves Skin Complexion- Makes for a powerful detoxifying face mask. Being an absorbent clay, bentonite binds to impurities like excess sebum and dead skin cells. Deep clean pores and pull out toxins for a radiant, glowing complexion. Since bentonite clay is known to soothe irritated skin, it can be used to treat acne and lighten blemishes.

-It promotes a youthful appearance and works to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. It does this by boosting collagen synthesis and thus increasing the number of collagen fibers in the skin.

Hair

For hair mask- Mix 1 part clay to 2 parts warm water or apple cider vinegar.

- Aids With Hair Issues- In certain cultures like Iran, bentonite clay has also been used as a hair cleanser since ancient times. You can combine bentonite clay powder with water and apple cider vinegar to create a bentonite clay hair mask that addresses scalp dryness, hair frizziness, and lack of shine.

Body

For diaper rash, poison ivy, poison oak, bug bites or to soothe other skin irritations- Mix 1 part clay to 2 parts warm water or until paste like consistency.  Apply over irritated area of the skin. Repeat as needed until irritation is gone.

- Soothes and Prevent Irritated Skin- Known to heal skin irritations. It can be added to lotion and has been known to prevent and treated skin rash caused by poison ivy and poison oak. When it comes to diaper rash, bentonite clay was found to be a superior treatment to calendula.

- Heals Skin Infections- Due to its antibacterial nature, it comes as no surprise that it is also great at healing skin infections. In fact, it was found to heal Buruli ulcer, a chronic skin infection that’s caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. As such, clay minerals may be effective against other types of bacteria-based skin infections.

Is It Safe to Ingest Bentonite Clay?

Yes, it's safe to ingest bentonite clay in small amounts as a form of natural remedy. Of course, as with any natural remedy, side effects are possible. This applies to bentonite clay too. Consuming excessive amounts of bentonite clay can cause you to become sick. To prevent this from happening, avoid the continual ingestion of bentonite clay for more than four weeks. We also recommend that you check with your primary doctor first before including bentonite clay as a supplement in your diet.

- Protects the Gut- Besides fighting off harmful bacteria, bentonite clay also does wonders for your gut health. The oral consumption of clay minerals has been known to:

• Treat and prevent diarrhea

• Alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Kill viruses and bad bacteria in the gut

• Treat gastric ulcers and gastritis

• Protect your gut against pesticide damage

• Strengthen the gut’s mucosal barrier

By treating gastrointestinal problems and improving your gut flora, bentonite clay helps your digestive system to get stronger and healthier. This, in turn, boosts your immune system too.

- Detoxifies Your Body- Bentonite clay can absorb negative charge ions, so it acts as a powerful detoxifying agent. Once ingested, bentonite clay binds to harmful toxins in your body, prompting their removal from your system.

- Strengthens Immune System- Drug-resistant bacteria and viruses are a rising health concern for us. But research has shown that bentonite clay's antibacterial properties make it a natural remedy against hard-to-kill pathogens like Escherichia coli (E.coli).

- Removes Heavy Metals- Heavy metals can accumulate in your body and cause negative health impacts over time. For example, lead poisoning affects brain development in children, which can lead to learning difficulties and seizures. In adults, high lead exposure can cause kidney damage and joint pain.

- Fights Obesity-The ability of bentonite clay to improve gut bacteria also has an unexpected benefit in improving weight loss. Research has shown that when mice were fed with montmorillonite, it resulted in lower levels of obesity and inflammation. While the exact trial has not yet been replicated in humans, the research findings show much potential for bentonite clay as a natural remedy for losing weight.

**When using bentonite clay in skincare, it's recommended to patch-test the clay by applying it on a small area of your skin first. This way, you can determine whether you're sensitive to bentonite clay or not before applying it to your face.