This DIY bentonite clay mask helps reduce blemishes, wrinkles, and unclog pores while leaving your face and skin clean, smooth, and soft. A great natural and cheap way to detox your skin!
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Bentonite clay is a type of clay that forms as volcanic ash ages.
A very absorbent clay, bentonite clay can absorb up to 4-5 times its own weight in water.
Bentonite clay can be made into so many different things, you won’t want to stop with just this bentonite clay mask.
Use this natural clay to your benefit by adding it into soap, toothpaste, a detox bath, shampoo, baby powder, or even make it into foot powder!
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What are the Benefits of this bentonite clay mask?
Bentonite clay not only cleanses and detoxifies your skin, it also contains a lot of minerals that help to remineralize and strengthen your skin.
To get these amazing benefits, try using your clay mask between 1-3 times per week. Just make sure to not do it more than every other day because bentonite clay can really dry out your skin if used too often.
Use this mask on other parts of your body to detox them as well!
A place that really needs to detox is your armpits. Simply apply the mask to your armpits and let it sit for 3-5 minutes before rinsing off.
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Detox the skin
Bentonite clay helps pull toxins, heavy metals, and impurities (such as viruses and bacteria) out of the body. Making bentonite clay into a mask makes it easy to apply to your face and skin to get rid of those nasty toxins.
Reduce wrinkles
Bentonite clay can help reduce wrinkles and fine lines because it helps the body produce more collagen. Our bodies need collagen in order to keep our skin hydrated, elastic, and healthy.
Soft and smooth skin
Bentonite clay contains many minerals that your body needs. One of these minerals is called silica. Silica helps keep your skin hydrated and improves the elasticity and texture of your skin giving you super soft and smooth skin.
Unclog pores, cut grease, helps fight acne
Bentonite clay helps unclog pores by drawing toxins and bacteria out of your pores. Because of its drawing power, bentonite clay can even get the toxins that are deep in your pores that nothing else can reach.
This can help prevent and treat acne and other skin issues. Because it is so absorbent, bentonite clay also absorbs extra grease, leaving you with a clean face.
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Apple Cider Vinegar
To make the bentonite clay into a spreadable mask, you will need a liquid. In this recipe, we use apple cider vinegar.
Here are some reasons why we use apple cider vinegar: it makes bentonite clay more potent, helps clear acne and reduces inflammation.
Apple cider vinegar basically has a lot of the same benefits as bentonite clay for the skin, making this mask amazing for your skin!
ACV also mixes into the clay way better than water, making it a smooth mask with no chunks of clay.
If you have very sensitive skin, you can substitute water for part or all of the ACV.
Which essential oils should I use for this mask?
Adding essential oils is optional for this recipe, but is definitely recommended!
Add one drop of your favorite essential oil to make this clay mask smell amazing and boost your skin health.
- Lavender helps reduce redness and scars
- Rosemary astringent that helps balance and tone the skin
- Lemongrass helps reduce and remove toxins and impurities
- Orange helps slow down aging of the skin
- Tea Tree anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, great for fighting acne
The Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon bentonite clay
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 drop essential oil (optional)
Directions
To a small bowl, add the apple cider vinegar.
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Next, sprinkle the bentonite clay over the vinegar, a little bit at a time. Stir with a non-metal spatula after each addition of clay.
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After all of the clay is added, drop in one drop of essential oil, if using, and stir to combine.
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DIY Bentonite Clay Mask Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp bentonite clay
- 4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 drop essential oil optional
Instructions
- To a small bowl, add the apple cider vinegar.
- Next, sprinkle the bentonite clay over the vinegar, a little bit at a time. Stir with a non-metal spatula after each addition of clay.
- After all of the clay is added, drop in one drop of essential oil, if using, and stir to combine.
Notes
How to use this bentonite clay mask
Smear a thin, even layer of the clay mixture onto your clean face (no makeup or moisturizer).
Let the mask sit for 3-5 minutes. (Don’t go longer than this because bentonite clay can really dry your face out fast.)
Gently wash all of the clay off your face using warm water.
Pat your face dry with a cloth.
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How to store this mask for later
Store this mask in an airtight container that is NOT made out of anything metal.
You could use a small mason jar with a plastic or a plastic jar with a wooden lid.
If you don’t use all of this mask in one setting, you will want to use it within one week.
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