Bentonite Clay Mask

Bentonite clay is a type of clay that is known to be very beneficial for our body and skin. It effectively removes all the toxins and waste build up from your body, when taken internally. It is also known as montmorillonite. Bentonite clay mask helps draw excess oil and dirt from your skin surface and also unclogs the pores. Bentonite clay mask benefits include removal of dead skin cells and increase in blood circulation. It also tightens the skin, hence, it's a perfect solution for loose and wrinkled skin. What's more? Bentonite also has healing properties. It has ant-inflammatory and anti-infection properties. One of the benefits of bentonite clay also includes reduction of blemishes. Here are some recipes of bentonite clay mask, which will help you have a healthy skin.

Bentonite Clay Mask Recipes
While you try the following homemade facial mask recipes, make sure that you use plastic bowls only, do not use metal bowls. Also apply a toner after you wash off the mask. Finish by applying a moisturizer to restore the moisture.

Recipe #1
Here's the basic bentonite clay face mask recipe. All you need is clay, water, plastic bowl, spoon and a brush for making this. Take 4 tbsp of clay in a bowl and slowly add water to it. Stir as you add water. When you get a paste of desired consistence, stop adding water and stir well. Apply it on your skin and wash off after 20 minutes.

Recipe #2
Here is recipe of bentonite clay mask for acne. Take 2 tbsp of bentonite clay, 1½ tbsp of oatmeal and 1 tbsp of baking soda. Also take 2 - 3 drops of tea tree oil. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Also add ½ - 1 tbsp of water, as required. Now apply this mask on your skin and leave it for drying. You can wash it off after 20 minutes using lukewarm water. This is the best mask for oily skin.

Recipe #3
For this recipe, you will need bentonite clay, sea salt, olive oil and warm water. In a plastic bowl start mixing 1 cup of bentonite clay, 2 tbsp of olive oil and ¼ cup of sea salt. Stir well and slowly add warm water. Keep adding water till the paste is of medium consistency. Now apply this mixture using a flat brush on your skin. For added benefits, you can wrap the skin over which you have applied mask using a transparent sheet, foil or cotton towel. After 30 minutes, remove the wrap and rinse off the mask. This mask will deeply nourish your skin and will leave it silky soft.

Recipe #4
For this recipe, take a cup of bentonite clay, 1½ tsp of honey and 1½ tsp of apple cider vinegar. Mix all these ingredients in a bowl and add water as required. Apply the paste on your skin. This is especially beneficial for dark under eye circles. Now leave it for drying for 20 minutes, before you wash off with warm water.

Hope you try out these bentonite clay masks for making your skin soft and radiant. The clean skin with a glow is sure to be noticeable. So use these and be ready to see a new you!