Benefits of Bentonite Clay

I just bought some bentonite clay about three weeks ago and I have made a clay mask to start off and let me tell you it's an amazing mask! I felt like I was in a salon. The mask is cooling and calm. It's a powder of light green/gray. There isn't much of an odor to it. What is bentonite clay you might ask? Let me tell you some tid-bits.

Bentonite is also known as "swelling clay" as it opens up like a sponge when applied with water. It has many uses in cosmetics, medicine, detox, etc. The largest and most popular deposit is from Benton, Wyoming hence the name of Bentonite clay.

Photo from Mountain Rose Herbs

There are many health benefits:

• Cleansing liver, colon, and skin
• Balancing bacteria in digestive tract
• Improving nutrient assimilation
• Improving immune system

Bentonite clay, when used correctly, can be safe to consume. It is used internally and externally.
The great thing about bentonite clay is that it has a negative charge so it naturally attracts toxins, pathogens, bacteria, metals, and pesticides which have a positive charge. All natural detox~!

Uses (Internal & External)

• If ingested make sure to not eat or drink 1 to 2 hours before or after as it can intefere with the absorption of nutrients from foods and vitamin supplements. Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of bentonite clay in water on an empty stomach. Make sure to consult with your doctor before taking bentonite clay internally if on prescription drugs or have health conditions such high blood pressure.
• Make your own foundation powder - I've seen videos of this done and it looks amazing. There are a few more ingredients that are needed but nonetheless a great alternative to foundation full of chemicals. 
• Apply to hot bath for rejuvenated skin - I can't wait to try this!
• Face mask
• Help calm eczema and psoriasis

Where to buy? 

Bentonite clay is a sedimentary ash that is composed of volcanic ash. The Mountain Rose Herbs gets their product from Wyoming. I bought 5 lbs (11kg) for 24 US dollars.

Here's the mineral content:

Mineral Content 
Silica- 61.4%Aluminum- 18.1%Iron- 3.5%
Sodium- 2.3%
Magnesium- 1.7%
Calcium- 0.04%Titanium- 0.02%Potassium- 0.01%Moisture- 7.8%
pH - 8.3 - 9.1


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References:

http://www.naturalnews.com/032549_bentonite_clay_health_benefits.html#