Bentonite Clay For Face & Body

Clay
Clays have the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt & impurities from the body, while the essential minerals within the clay are released into the skin. They will gently exfoliate & help stimulate the circulation of blood and lymph, removing dead skin cells as well as tone & strengthen connective tissues to leave skin smooth, fresh & radiant. Helping to reduce blemishes – while maintaining a healthy appearance, soothe wounds, cuts & scrapes, relieve minor burns, insect bites & aching muscles.

Superfine Bentonite Clay
This is a very effective and a powerful healing clay. Used to treat both internal and external maladies. Bentonite is a swelling clay. When it becomes mixed with water it rapidly swells open like a highly porous sponge. From here the toxins are drawn into the sponge through electrical attraction, and once there, they are bound. As well as cleansing and healing our skin it is used for many other ailments i.e. abscessed tooth, acid reflux, boils, candida, cold sores, constipation, lack lustre hair and skin.

Clay Poultice
Mix equal parts clay and apple cider vinegar till a creamy paste, then apply to problem area, at least 1-2 cm thick. Let clay set on the body for approximately 45 minutes then rinse off to pull out any toxins.

Full Body Poultice
Mix equal parts warm water or apple cider vinegar and clay in to a thick paste. Add spring water to thin out slightly and apply a thin layer to your body. Apply either direct or between two pieces of gauze or similar material then cover with a hot damp cloth or wrap in cling film. Let clay dry for 20 minutes then rinse off with cool water. Follow with Naturalus Cocoa or Lavender Body Butter if needed.

Whitening Clay Mask for Oily Skin
2 t Clay
1 Egg white
t Salt

Mix all ingredients and apply to face. Let dry for 10 minutes. Rinse off with a warm washcloth.

Lifting Clay Mask
1 T Clay
Milk
1 t honey

Mix Clay with enough milk to make a smooth spreadable paste. Add honey & thoroughly mix and apply to face. Leave to dry, at least 10 minutes. Rinse off with a warm washcloth.

Dry & Normal Skin Clay Mask
2 T Mashed Banana or Apple
1 T Clay
1 T Sour Cream
1 T Olive Oil

Mix all ingredients together. If mixture is very thick add some water till the right spreadable consistency. Apply to face, leave to dry, at least 10 minutes. Rinse off with a warm washcloth.

Combination Skin Clay Mask
1 T Clay
Milk
Mix to a smooth paste. Apply to face, allow to dry at least 10 minutes. Rinse off with a warm facecloth.
OR
1 T Clay
2 T Mashed Vegetable (cucumber, carrot, eggplant etc)
Milk
Mix to a smooth paste. Apply to face, allow to dry at least 10 minutes. Rinse off with a warm facecloth.
All Skin Types Clay Mask
2 T Oatmeal (that’s been boiled in milk)
1 T Clay
3-4 T Milk

Mix the Oatmeal & Clay and add Milk till a smooth paste. Apply to face and rinse off with warm water after 20 minutes.

Anti-aging Clay Mask
1 T Sour Cream
1 T Honey
1 T Lemon Juice
1 T Clay

Mix all ingredients together. If too thick add milk until the right consistency. Apply to face and rinse off with warm water after 20 minutes.

Exfoliating Mask
1 T Almonds Crushed
Clay
1 T Honey

Mix ingredients together. Add water if needed to make more spreadable. Apply to face and leave to dry. When rinsing off with warm water gently scrub to remove dead skin cells. Apply moisturiser afterwards.

Sensitive Skin Mask
2 t Clay
20 ml Aloe Vera Gel
3 drops Rose Essential Oil
10ml Rose Water

Mix the Aloe Vera, Rose E.O. and Rose Water together. Mix into the clay to form a paste. Apply to your face and neck. Allow to dry for about 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Hydrating/Balancing Mask
2 t clay
1 t honey
10ml milk

Mix all ingredients together to form a paste. Apply to your face and neck. Allow to dry for about 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Emergency Breakout Mask
2 t Green Clay
10ml Orange Water
2 drops Tea Tree/Manuka Essential Oil
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Mix all ingredients together to form a paste. Apply to problem areas. Leave for at least 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Soothing Oily Skin Mask
2 t Green Clay
2 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
10ml Witch Hazel

Mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Apply to face and neck. Leave for at least 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Clay masks are very effective remedies. They absorb dirt, clean the hair and scalp, give volume to the hair and also have antiseptic properties.
WARNING: Clay mask can make your hair very heavy and dry. So make sure you applied hair softening conditioner or balsam after procedure. Use clay mask no more then twice a week.
The simplest way to make a clay mask is to mash it with water, green or chamomile (or any other herbal) tea. Mix some of the clay with liquid until a smooth paste Then rub it into the hair roots and along the length of your hair. Wash your head, with shampoo, after 20 -30 minutes.

To make your hair more shiny you can add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and an egg yolk.

Great clay mask recipe to make your hair grow faster

1 T clay

1 T butter

1 egg yolk

1 T honey

1 T lemon juice

Mix all together and rub it into the hair roots and along the length of your hair. Wash your head with shampoo after 20 -30 minutes.

Calming Hair/Scalp Mask Brew
1 C Green Tea
Clay

Add Clay to the Green Tea till you get a spreadable paste. Rub it into the hair roots and along the length of your hair. Wash your head with shampoo after 20 – 30 minutes.
This mask will reduce redness and puffiness and green tea also serves as a mild astringent to reduce oil.

Soothing Hair/Scalp Mask
1 inch Cucumber Chopped
Clay
1 T Oatmeal

Mix the Cucumber & Oatmeal together. Add Clay to get a spreadable mixture, add water if too thick or dry. Rub it into the hair roots and along the length of your hair. Wash your head with shampoo after 20 – 30 minutes.
The oatmeal will reduce oil in the skin and the cucumber will soothe and moisturize along with the clay.

New Zealand Superfine Bentonite Clay

Available in 30 ml & 150 ml glass jars.