The Top 5 Benefits of Bentonite Clay

In recent times, Bentonite Clay has generated serious buzz in the beauty world. From purifying Bentonite Clay face masks to Bentonite charcoal toothpaste that claims to whiten and brighten your smile, this superstar ingredient has started appearing in all kinds of natural products. In our opinion, it's well worth the hype.

Suitable for internal and external use, Bentonite Clay has a range of health benefits spanning from improved immune health and restored vitamin and mineral levels to healthier, more radiant skin. Not convinced? Read on to learn all about Bentonite Clay and the top 5 benefits it can offer your skin, body, and teeth today!

What is Bentonite Clay?

Derived from volcanic ash, Bentonite Clay is a soft, natural clay that is typically grey or cream in colour. The clay is rich in a variety of nutrients including Calcium, Magnesium, Silica, Sodium, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.

Bentonite Clay benefits for health

Because of this potent cocktail of essential vitamins and minerals, it makes a highly effective health supplement that can help to cleanse the gut and relieve symptoms of indigestion. Not just wonderful for your gut health, these detoxifying and absorbent properties also extend to Bentonite Clay skincare products! Applied topically, this powerful clay can help draw impurities and excess oil from your pores and assist in rebalancing your complexion.

Top Tip: Always use a wooden spoon or implement to handle Bentonite Clay, as mental utensils can pass their properties onto the clay.

Our 5 favourite Bentonite Clay uses

Suitable for internal and external use, Bentonite Clay has a range of health benefits spanning from improved immune health and restored vitamin and mineral levels to healthier, more radiant skin. Check out how we love to use this powerful ingredient and our favourite Bentonite Clay products to go with it!

1. Internal supplement

Bentonite Clay for internal use

When ingested, Bentonite Clay delivers nutrients including Calcium, Magnesium, Silica, Sodium, Copper, Iron, and Potassium that help replenish vitamin and mineral levels and alkalise the body. By effectively cleansing the gut of toxins, chemicals, impurities, and heavy metals, it can help relieve digestive problems such as constipation, IBS, and nausea.

For an easy way to reap these benefits, a daily Bentonite Clay drink will do the trick! Simply add food-grade Bentonite Clay powder to a glass of water, juice, or smoothie. We love adding one teaspoon of the food-grade Earths Purities Drink, Body & Bath Bentonite Clay to our morning smoothies for an extra boost of nutrients.

2. Dental care

There are plenty of Bentonite Clay benefits for teeth, including plaque removal, teeth remineralisation, and thorough cleaning of the mouth. Gentle and mildly abrasive and with a mild, pleasant taste, Bentonite Clay can help your smile shine brighter than ever before.

Our favourite Bentonite Clay toothpaste is the My Magic Mud Whitening Toothpaste Peppermint, which combines Bentonite Clay with food-grade Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal, Coconut Oil, and Diatomaceous Earth. The result? An effective yet non-damaging toothpaste that polishes and whitens teeth without scratching away enamel.

3. Cleansing bath soak

Bentonite Clay bath soak benefits

Added to a tub full of warm water, Bentonite Clay makes a soothing, detoxifying bath soak that can help draw out impurities and excess oil. Other Bentonite Clay bath benefits include softer, smoother skin and a deeper level of hydration. For best results, add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of clay to your nightly bath alongside a few drops of your favourite essential oils for extra relaxation.

4. Bentonite Clay face masks

Dealing with skin dryness, dullness, or other conditions such as eczema or dermatitis? Adding Bentonite Clay masks into your skincare routine can help combat all these problems and more, and can help to restore your skin to health. Simply combine one tablespoon of Bentonite Clay powder with a teaspoon of honey and a dash of water to make a powerful mask that is suitable for most skin types.

Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes, during which time the clay will draw out excess oil, makeup, grime, and build-up, and lightly exfoliate the skin. Afterwards, rinse the mask off with warm water and follow with your favourite toner and moisturiser.

Top Tip: To help soothe inflammation, add Turmeric and Coconut Oil to your mask mixture.

5. Natural Deodorants

As far as natural deodorants that really work go, it's hard to go past a Bentonite Clay deodorant. When combined with naturally deodorising ingredients such as Diatomaceous Earth, Arrowroot Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Witch Hazel, Bentonite Clay can help to reduce bacteria and moisture and keep you fresh throughout the day.

We love the Earths Purities Pure for Her Bi-Carb Free Deodorant, which is specially formulated for sensitive skin. Lightly fragranced with Lavender, Vanilla, and Grapefruit essential oils, this vegan and gluten free formula will keep your underarms fresh and dry all day long.

Discover the many Bentonite Clay benefits for yourself

From your skincare top shelf to your kitchen pantry, Bentonite Clay is a fantastic addition to many parts of everyday life. Have a Bentonite Clay drink for a cleansing internal treatment, or use it topically to transform your skin and teeth for the better.

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