Description How to Use Bentonite Clay. 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. This is said to be especially calming to skin itching from eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, etc. Armpit Detox: Use a mix of bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar to detox Your armpits. Bentonite Clay can help to reduce bacteria and moisture and keep you fresh throughout the day. Face Mask: Many beauty products use bentonite clay for their 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 water ( a little goes a long way, so just use a teaspoon of powder) leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water. Typically do this once or twice a week. Bentonite clay powder mixed with apple cider vinegar also makes an excellent and balancing face mask. Homemade Clay Soap: add clay to my homemade soap to give it a silky feel. Bentonite clay soap is great for oily skin and acne Detox Bath: Add about 1/4 cup of bentonite clay to bath water for a relaxing detox bath that softens skin. For Oral Health: Because of its excellent ability to bind to heavy metals and toxins as well as to provide minerals, use bentonite clay in your Tooth Powder Recipe. It can even be used alone for brushing and is tasteless and relatively textureless. 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 Digestive Problems or Morning Sickness: Take 1/2 tsp of bentonite clay in water during early pregnancy to ward off morning sickness. It helps with nausea. Check with your doctor or medical professional before using during pregnancy. For Internal Cleansing: Drink 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in a cup of water. Combine in a glass jar with a plastic lid and shake until well incorporated. This has shown to help improve digestion and also seems to assist with energy levels. For Pets: For pets that are sick, vomiting or showing signs of illness, you can add bentonite to their water or mix and give orally with a dropper or syringe without the needle.
