Bentonite clay is a product composed of ash taken from volcanoes. The clay is dried in the sun,

Bentonite clay benefits your body in several key ways:

• It helps to expel toxins and heavy metals.
• It has antibacterial properties and fights off various pathogens responsible for disease, such as E. coli and the virus that causes staph infection.
• It contains a range of nutrients. Bentonite clay is known to have an abundance of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, silica, sodium, copper, iron and potassium.
• It nourishes skin/hair by balancing oil production, removing dead skin cells, clearing clogged pores, and fighting bacteria.

Benefits of bentonite clay for skin include:

• Balancing oil production/sebum levels
• Preventing acne blemishes
• Alleviating redness due to irritation/inflammation
• Fighting allergic reactions from irritating lotions or face washes
• Treating skin ulcers
• Helping sunscreens to work effectively
• Some studies have found it can even help treat poison ivy

• clay mask, BC is able to bind to bacteria and toxins. It can help to remove these

substances from the surface of the skin and within pores, helping to reduce breakouts.

Thanks to the clay’s special ability to act as an antibiotic treatment when applied topically, BC can also help to calm skin infections, like diaper rash and contact dermatitis.