There are many bentonite clay uses and benefits! Bentonite clay can be used externally and internally to help detox and cleanse the body. Below are some of my favorite daily uses for bentonite clay.
Bentonite clay has many health benefits and can be used externally and internally! It has a detoxifying effect that makes it popular. It can draw out heavy metal toxins and reduce inflammation.
There are numerous healthy clay types out there are packed with lots of benefits. Bentonite clay is one of them. It has a detoxifying effect that makes it popular. It can draw out heavy metal toxins and many other different ones thereby increasing your immunity and tackling in inflammations. Below are some of these bentonite clay benefits and ways in which it is used.
Bentonite Clay Uses and Benefits
Here are my top 5 bentonite clay uses:
1. Brush Your Teeth
Bentonite clay can clean your teeth better than most toothpastes on the market! I use it in my homemade toothpaste recipe and have purchased a few different natural toothpastes (like this [easyazon_link asin=”B00BCRD9V2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”thecocmam-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default” rel=”nofollow”]Earthpaste Natural Toothpaste[/easyazon_link]) that are made with bentonite clay and essential oils.
2. Cleanse Your Skin
Want to naturally cleanse your face and skin? This detox face mask is my go-to product for keeping my skin clean and clear. It can be used on the face and on the body. Check out the recipe here.
3. Take a Detox Bath
Add a tablespoon of bentonite clay to your bath along with a cup of baking soda and a cup of epsom salts. The bentonite clay will aid in detoxifying your body and will also reduce chlorine in your water. Read more about taking detox baths with magnesium and clay here (#5 on the list).
4. Reducing Acid Levels in the Body
Today, the foods that many people eat result in acidic reactions in the body. This raises the body’s acidic level beyond the normal ones. Bentonite clay can help fight this acidity and restore the preferred pH. You can mix a teaspoonful of the clay in a glass of water for a relieving effect. In fact, consumption of the clay not only alkalizes the body but also helps fight nausea and constipation.
5. Detox Your Hair
Use this homemade detox hair mask to remove impurities from your hair. This always leaves my hair feeling soft and clean! Check out the recipe and instructions here.
Using bentonite clay to get all these, and many other benefits is quite simple. From creating a face mask with it to adding it to your drinking water, bentonite clay can be healthy addition to living a natural life!
For internal use, i bought some food grade clay. Do I take a teaspoon once a day on an empty stomach or with a meal?
Coconut Mama, does one NEED to use Baking Soda in a toothpaste? I totally don’t like the salty taste & it seems to irritate my gums. I don’t necessarily want an abrasive toothpaste; even if it’s mild. Is coconut oil, Bentonite clay & peppermint oil enough for a good toothpaste? Thanks!
Yes, you can leave it out if you like.
also I heard bentonite clay..some can contain lead…what are your thoughts? There are lots of natural toothpaste using bentonite clay…should we be worried about lead?
Hi Tiffany, just started drinking bentonite to remove lead build up in my blood. Should I mix only with water or can I use coconut water and other juices?
Water is best but you can add it to coconut water or juice too.
I have used Bentonite Clay as a mask because I had a severe withdrawal while spending a week at the Kushi Institute learning about Macrobiotics. They warned us that we might have some type of withdrawal… but what happened to me was unbelievable. I had been spraying for wasps, had blow back from the wind, it got all over me, even though I washed, my skin absorbed the poison and held on to it. Once I started the diet, and started detoxing… I swelled up like a blowfish… spent one solid day in my room with clay masks repeated frequently over the next 24 hours… it was miraculous how it pulled that toxin out of my face and reduced the swelling. Great stuff!!!
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Hey love your website. New to coconut oil and your site has been so helpful!! I was going to get your take on better body foods organic coconut oil! That is what they sell at at SAMs where I shop! Thanks in advance!!
I’m not trying to stir up negative conflict or anything but I was wondering what you think about the “trace amounts” of lead found in bentonite clay? I have read wonderful things about it but have always been hesitant to buy it (especially for my kiddos to brush their teeth) because of the talk about it containing some lead. I know it’s considered a safe amount but I’m not sure what a safe amount would be. The FDA tells us that a lot of contaminants in our food and beauty products are safe and I don’t always agree. Thanks for your input! 🙂
I use Great Plains Liquid Clay, saves the clumping, I usually only do it though when I’m having stomach issues though, I do have some powdered but it says not for internal use, but I don’t fully understand why.
Great reminder I haven’t treated myself to a clay mask in ages! It’s great stuff – it never dries out my skin but leaves it feeling super fresh! I haven’t tried it in the bath yet so that’s definitely something to give a go. Thank you!