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 5Â 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=”coconutmama0f-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 SkinÂ
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!
