Bentonite clay recipes

Recipes and directions for your Bentonite Clay: face masks, skin and hair care, and a few more ways to use it around the house.

Face mask recipes

Basic mask

1 tsp Bentonite clay
1 ½ tsp water or raw Apple Cider Vinegar
2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil

Mix clay into water or Apple Cider Vinegar in a non-metal bowl (glass works best) with a non-metal utensil. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for scent and apply.

Calming oatmeal mask

1 tsp Bentonite clay
1 tsp ground oatmeal
1 tsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Water if desired

Grind rolled oats into a powder using a spice grinder. Mix together clay, ground oats, yogurt, and Apple Cider Vinegar in a non-metal bowl. Add a few drops of lavender or geranium essential oil for a soothing scent.

Honey coconut mask

1 tsp Bentonite clay
½ tsp raw or Manuka honey
½ tsp coconut oil
½ tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Water if needed

Mix all ingredients together to desired consistency in a non-metal bowl using a non-metal utensil and apply.

Activated charcoal mask

1 tsp Bentonite clay
1 tsp Activated Coconut charcoal powder
1 tsp raw Apple Cider Vinegar
1-2 drops of lavender or other essential oil

Mix all ingredients together to desired consistency in a non-metal bowl using a non-metal utensil and apply.

Activated charcoal is a detoxifying agent that works with the bentonite clay to soak up and remove impurities from your skin.

How to apply

Always wash any make-up off and cleanse your face with soap and water before applying a face mask. Apply a layer of clay about ⅛ inch thick over the face. Let sit for up to fifteen minutes (or 5-10 minutes for sensitive skin). Rinse dried clay away using a washcloth or facial cleansing brush and warm water.

Tip: store your mask mixture in the fridge for 5-10 minutes before use for an extra cooling, soothing effect.

Directions for face, skin and hair masks

Using a non-metal spoon and utensil, mix 1 part clay with 1 part raw Apple Cider Vinegar (recommended) or water until a smooth, creamy paste forms. Add more clay or liquid if needed. Apply ⅛ to ¼ inch to the face or other surface. Let sit 15-20 minutes for skin and hair, or 5-10 minutes for sensitive skin. You will feel a tightening and pulling sensation after application to skin. Remove clay by rinsing with warm water. Slight redness following use is normal and should disappear within 30 minutes. Recommended for men and women.

Always remove the mask before it is completely dry to avoid removing natural oils from skin.

More ways to use bentonite clay

Epsom salt foot soak

½ cup Epsom salts
6 quarts of hot water
2 tsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp Bentonite clay
2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Dissolve ½ cup of Epsom salt into hot water. In a large glass bowl, mix Bentonite clay, Apple Cider Vinegar, and coconut oil into a creamy paste. Apply to feet and let sit for about 10 minutes or until the coating starts to crack. Then soak your feet in the warm Epsom salt water for 15 minutes. Remove any excess clay with a loofah or exfoliating glove for smooth, hydrated skin.

Add lavender, citrus, or peppermint essential oils for a relaxing scent.

Natural deodorant

10 Tbsp arrowroot powder
2 Tbsp Bentonite clay
4 Tbsp coconut oil
4 Tbsp shea butter
2 tsp beeswax
10 drops tea tree oil
10 drops essential oil of your preferred scent

Mix coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax in a double boiler, stirring until all the ingredients are melted and combined. In a glass bowl, mix together Bentonite clay and arrowroot powder. Add the melted oil mixture to the powder and mix together with a non-metal utensil. Pour the mixture into empty deodorant containers and allow to harden in a cool location.

Makes two deodorant sticks.

Remineralizing toothpaste

3 tsp Calcium Bentonite clay
¼ cup cold filtered water
2 Tbsp coconut oil
2 tsp baking soda
15-20 drops peppermint essential oil

Bentonite clay works to remineralize your teeth, which can lower your chances of getting cavities.

Clay detox bath

½ cup of Calcium Bentonite Clay
½ cup Epsom salts
A few drops of lavender, sandalwood, or geranium essential oil

Mix Bentonite clay, Epsom salts, and your favorite soothing essential oils into your bathwater for a cleansing, detoxifying bath.

Lavender is an anti-inflammatory oil, while sandalwood and geranium have detoxifying properties. Recommended use: 1-2 times a week.

Natural baby powder

½ cup of Bentonite clay
2 tsp arrowroot powder
A few drops of lavender essential oil

Mix a few drops of essential oil with ½ cup of Bentonite clay and a few teaspoons of arrowroot powder, and store in a powder jar.

Hair mask

1 part Bentonite clay
1 part water or raw Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix into a creamy consistency in a non-metal bowl. Liberally apply to hair starting near the root. Let sit for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

Gut detox

1 tsp of clay
2-4 oz of water

Take internally for a full gut detox. Mix 1 tsp of clay with 2-4 oz of water. Shake well. Drink the mixture once daily.

For best results, use for 8 weeks as a daily detox regime.

Anti-itch lotion

1 tsp Bentonite clay
2-3 drops of lavender and tea tree oil
1 tsp water

Mix clay and essential oil with water until it reaches a lotion-like consistency. Apply to mosquito or other bug bites for quick relief.

Sunburn relief paste

Calcium Bentonite clay
Water
Jojoba oil

Mix equal parts Bentonite clay and water (room temperature) into a creamy paste and apply to skin to alleviate pain. Add jojoba or calendula oil to further soothe sunburned skin.